New Haven, Connecticut Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Connecticut has adopted mandatory statewide codes (see below). Connecticut’s state codes cannot be amended locally. Information may also be found on the Department of Public Safety website.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2003 IBC; 2003 IRC (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Structural Code2003 IBC; 2003 IRC (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Plumbing CodeIPC 2003 (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Mechanical CodeIMC 2003 (State Building Code, 2005 CT supplement)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Electrical Code2005 NEC (NFPA-70)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Accessibility CodeICC/ANSI A117.1 2003Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Energy Code2003 International Energy Conservation Code (re-adopted with changes)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.
Elevator Code2005 CT State Elevator Code (ASME A17.1-1996 with 1997 & 1998 Addenda)Office of the State Building Inspector,
(860) 685-8310 and online.

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralBuilding Department
Phone: (203) 946-8040
PlumbingBuilding Department
Phone: (203) 946-8040
MechanicalBuilding Department
Phone: (203) 946-8040
ElectricalBuilding Department
Phone: (203) 946-8040
Fire MarshalJoseph Cappucci
Fire Marshal
Phone: (203) 946-6300
CivilRichard Miller
City Engineer
Phone: (203) 946-6417
PlanningKaryn Gilvarg, AIA
Executive Director, City Plan Dept.
Phone: (203) 946-6378
City AttorneyThayer Baldwin, Jr.
Corporation Counsel
Phone: (203) 946-7951
Public WorksJeffrey Pescosolido
Chief of Operations
Phone: (203) 946-6135
Parks/RecreationRobert Levine
Director, Parks, Recreation & Trees
Phone: (203) 946-8027
Building codes are also available for these other Connecticut municipalities: