Connecticut Building Codes

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Overview

CODES

Building Code 2012 of Connecticut
adopts the IBC 2012 with amendments Existing Building Code 2012 of Connecticut
adopts the IEBC 2012 with amendments Plumbing Code 2012 of Connecticut
adopts the IPC 2012 with amendments Mechanical Code 2012 of Connecticut
adopts the IMC 2012 with amendments Energy Conservation Code 2012 of Connecticut
adopts the IECC 2012 with amendments Residential Code 2012 of Connecticut
adopts the IRC 2012 with amendments

Additional Resources

2010 ADA Standards Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

OSHA

OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping OSHA 1910 General Industry OSHA 1926 Construction

FURTHER INFORMATION

Connecticut Office of the State Building Inspector
Connecticut Amendments

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Chapter 10 Means of Egress [Building Code] Chapter 8 Interior Finishes [Building Code] Chapter 3 Building Planning [Residential Code] Chapter 5 Exhaust Systems [Mech. Code] Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas [Building Code] Chapter 4 [RE] Residential Energy Efficiency [Energy Code] Chapter 8 Alterations—Level 2 [Existing Building Code] Chapter 11 Accessibility [Building Code] Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution [Plumbing Code] Chapter 4 Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings [Plumbing Code]

Section 1004 Occupant Load [Building Code] Section 1009 Stairways [Building Code] Section 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles [Building Code] Section 1106 Parking and Passenger Loading Facilities [Building Code] Section 1005 Means of Egress Sizing [Building Code] C402.2 Specific Insulation Requirements (Prescriptive) [Energy Code] 1004.1.2 Areas Without Fixed Seating [Building Code] Section 403 Minimum Plumbing Facilities [Plumbing Code] 1021.1 General [Building Code] Section 1021 Number of Exits and Exit Configuration [Building Code]

Connecticut Building Codes

The building codes of Connecticut adopt the the International Building Code 2012 (IBC 2012), International Existing Building Code 2012 (IEBC 2012), International Plumbing Code 2012 (IPC 2012), International Mechanical Code 2012 (IMC 2012), International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012), International Residential Code 2012 (IRC 2012), and the NFPA 70 ‒ National Electrical Code 2014. These codes include amendments enacted at the state level.

Amendments

States and cities enact critical amendments to the model codes. Connecticut has made 1106 to the codes. UpCodes provides the only source to view these amendments integrated into the model codes. Learn about amendments

External Resources

Connecticut Office of the State Building Inspector
Connecticut Amendments

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