Chapter 541. Building, Fire and Demolition Codes. Fire Marshals and Fire Hazards. Safety of Public and Other Structures
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29-250Office of the State Fire Marshal. Office of the State Building Inspector.29-251(Formerly Sec. 19-395f). Codes and Standards Committee; duties; membership.29-251aReview of regulations.29-251bBuilding Code Training Council; membership; vacancies.29-251cDevelopment of training and educational programs. Code Training and Education Board of Control. Regulations. Reporting of funds received; expenditures.29-252(Formerly Sec. 19-395). State Building Code: Adoption, revision and amendments. State Building Inspector: Appointment; interpretations of code. Appeal.29-252aCode applicable to all state agencies, Connecticut Airport Authority and Connecticut Port Authority. Building permit, education fee and certificate of occupancy required for state, Connecticut Airport Authority and Connecticut Port Authority buildings. Appeal. Exemptions.29-252bProcedure for adoption and amendment of State Building Code.29-253(Formerly Sec. 19-395e). Code applicable to all municipalities. Ordinance governing demolition of hazardous building.29-254(Formerly Sec. 19-395g). Amendments to code. Variations and exemptions.29-254aPenalty for violation of State Building Code.29-254bList of variations or exemptions from, or equivalent or alternate compliance with, code.29-255(Formerly Sec. 19-395h). Authority of fire marshals unaffected.29-256(Formerly Sec. 19-395q). Revision of Building and Fire Safety Codes. Rehabilitation subcode. Regulations.29-256aRevision of State Building Code. Energy efficiency. Construction standards. Verification.29-256bRevision of code. Use of ungraded lumber.29-256cRevision of code. Bed and breakfast establishments.29-256dRevision of code. Path marking systems.29-256eRevision of code. Diaper changing tables.29-256fAmendments to State Building Code and Fire Safety Code re residential occupancies served by single exit stairway and three-unit and four-unit residential buildings.29-257(Formerly Sec. 19-395r). Scope of revision.29-258(Formerly Sec. 19-395s). Educational program.29-259(Formerly Sec. 19-395t). Exemption from code for urban homesteading property and historic structures.29-260(Formerly Sec. 19-396). Municipal building official to administer code. Appointment. Dismissal.29-261(Formerly Sec. 19-397). Qualifications of building official and assistant building officials. Powers and duties. Return of building plans and specifications.29-262(Formerly Sec. 19-397a). Licensure of building officials. Continuing educational programs. Suspension or revocation of license or certificate. Hearing. Appeal. Indemnification.29-262aUniform building permit application form.29-263(Formerly Sec. 19-398). Permit to construct or alter. Education fee. Building permit fee exemptions.29-263aWorking drawings to be accompanied by evidence of licensure by the state.29-264(Formerly Sec. 19-398a). Approval of sets of building plans by State Building Inspector. Issuance of permits pursuant to such approval.29-265(Formerly Sec. 19-400). Certificate of occupancy.29-265aPermits for swimming pools.29-265bRain sensor devices for automatic lawn sprinkler systems.29-265cConcrete foundations for new residential or commercial building. Written documentation of concrete supplier and installer.29-265dReassessment of residential building made with defective concrete. Written evaluation by professional engineer. Adjustment by assessor. Appeal. Notification of revaluation. Notification if foundation repaired or replaced.29-265eConfidentiality of documentation re claims of faulty or failing concrete foundations in residential buildings.29-265fSeller of concrete to provide purchaser with written notice re compliance with applicable pyrrhotite standard.29-265gProhibition on reuse of recycled material known to contain pyrrhotite. Penalty.29-266(Formerly Sec. 19-402). Municipal board of appeals. Filing of appeals in absence of board of appeals.29-267(Formerly Sec. 19-398b). Tenement House Act provision re room size inapplicable to construction pursuant to Building Code.29-268(Formerly Sec. 19-398c). Two exits required for sleeping rooms.29-269(Formerly Sec. 19-395a). Standards for construction of buildings to accommodate persons with physical disabilities.29-269aReport on proposed revisions to State Building Code re accessibility for disabled persons.29-269bSymbol of access. Regulations.29-269cUse of symbol of access.29-270(Formerly Sec. 19-395o). Posting of access symbols.29-270aAutomatic doors for persons with physical disabilities in certain shopping malls or retail businesses.29-271(Formerly Sec. 19-395p). Design of units and facilities in state-assisted housing for persons with physical disabilities.29-272(Formerly Sec. 19-396a). Definitions.29-273(Formerly Sec. 19-396b). Accessibility or adaptability requirements for residential buildings and complexes.29-274(Formerly Sec. 19-396c). Exemptions from State Building Code standards.29-275(Formerly Sec. 19-398d). Prohibition concerning obstructions which prevent entry or exit by handicapped persons.29-275aProhibition concerning obstructions which prevent entry or exit by handicapped persons.29-276(Formerly Sec. 19-399). Application for listing of new materials and modes of construction. Publication of bulletin. Regulations.29-276aMoratorium on “lift-slab” construction. Regulations.29-276b“Threshold limit” defined. Requirements when structure or addition will exceed threshold limit. Standards for facilities which perform testing of construction materials.29-276cArchitect or engineer to seal plans and specifications, review implementation of design of certain buildings and issue statement of professional opinion re completed structure. Use groups.29-277Sale or installation of foamed-in-place insulating material. Certification of compliance. Penalty.29-278 to 29-281(Formerly Secs. 19-399a to 19-399d). Safety glazing material; definitions. Labeling of lights. Safety glazing material requirement; liability; penalty. Statute supersedes local ordinance.29-282(Formerly Sec. 19-403). Public service company exceptions.29-283 to 29-29029-283 to 29-29029-291(Formerly Sec. 29-39). Commissioner to appoint State Fire Marshal. Delegation of powers.29-291aState Fire Prevention Code: Adoption and revision. Advisory committee. Official interpretation.29-291bState Fire Prevention Code: Variations, exemptions, equivalent or alternate compliance.29-291cState Fire Prevention Code and Fire Safety Code: Abatement of certain conditions, injunction, citation, penalties.29-291dState Fire Marshal review of local fire marshal decision re State Fire Prevention Code. Appeal.29-291eProcedure for adoption and amendment of State Fire Prevention Code.29-292(Formerly Sec. 29-40). Fire Safety Code. Carbon monoxide and smoke detection and warning equipment. Certificate of occupancy. Liability.29-292aProcedure for adoption and amendment of Fire Safety Code.29-293(Formerly Sec. 29-41). Codes to specify minimum fire safety requirements. Establishment of fire zones.29-294(Formerly Sec. 29-42). Publication of code.29-295(Formerly Sec. 29-43). Penalty for violation of code.29-296(Formerly Sec. 29-44). Fire Safety Code and State Fire Prevention Code: Variations or exemptions granted by State Fire Marshal.29-296aFire Safety Code: Variations, exemptions, equivalent or alternate compliance.29-297(Formerly Sec. 29-45). Appointment of local fire marshals, deputies, provisional fire marshals, fire inspectors, fire code inspectors and fire investigators.29-298(Formerly Sec. 29-45a). Certification of local fire marshals, deputies, fire inspectors, fire code inspectors and fire investigators. Immunity from personal liability. Authority of deputy or acting fire marshals and fire inspectors.29-298aFire Marshal Training Council established. Duties. Members.29-298bComplaints re negligence of local fire marshals, deputies or inspectors. Hearing prior to revocation of certificate. Appeal.29-299(Formerly Sec. 29-46). Dismissal of local fire marshal.29-300(Formerly Sec. 29-47). Hearing prior to dismissal. Appeal.29-301(Formerly Sec. 29-48). One fire marshal for several municipalities.29-302(Formerly Sec. 29-49). Investigations.29-303(Formerly Sec. 29-50). Reporting of fire emergencies.29-304(Formerly Sec. 29-51). Fee for investigations.29-305(Formerly Sec. 29-52). Inspections by local fire marshals. Reports. Schedule of inspections. Liquor permit premises.29-306(Formerly Sec. 29-53). Abatement of fire hazards: Order to remove or remedy; penalties; notification of officials; order to vacate; review by State Fire Marshal.29-307(Formerly Sec. 29-54a). Fire hazards in manufacturing establishments.29-307aHazardous materials in manufacturing establishments. Notice to local fire marshal. Penalty. Distribution of information.29-307bNotice to water companies of the presence or elimination of hazardous material.29-308(Formerly Sec. 29-55). State Fire Marshal may take original jurisdiction to abate fire hazards.29-308aState Fire Marshal to set priorities for state residential facility improvement projects.29-309(Formerly Sec. 29-56). Procedure for appeal.29-310(Formerly Sec. 29-57). Investigation of origin of fires or explosions. Order to remove combustible material or remedy flammable condition or fire hazard. Penalty.29-311Fire investigations. Warrant requirements. Reports to Insurance Commissioner.29-312(Formerly Sec. 29-58). Deputy State Fire Marshal.29-313(Formerly Sec. 29-44a). Fire extinguishers.29-314(Formerly Sec. 29-44b). Sale of fire extinguishers and flame-proofing compounds and coatings.29-315(Formerly Sec. 29-44c). Fire extinguishing system required for certain buildings.29-315aSubmission of plan for fire safety training and education for employees of nursing homes and rest homes.29-315bTemporary installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and warning equipment in one and two-family residential buildings during interior alterations or addition.29-315cSmoke and carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment public awareness campaign.29-316(Formerly Sec. 29-59). Regulation of fuel oil burners.29-317(Formerly Sec. 29-60). Regulation of installation of oil burners. Incorporation into State Fire Prevention Code. Exemption.29-318(Formerly Sec. 29-60a). Space heaters prohibited.29-318aSale of unvented fuel-burning room heaters.29-318bUse of unvented fuel-burning room heaters in multiple-family dwellings. Notice.29-318cWarning label. Regulations.29-319(Formerly Sec. 29-61). Fuel emergency.29-320(Formerly Sec. 29-62). Regulations concerning flammable or combustible liquids.29-321(Formerly Sec. 29-63). Variations or exemptions.29-322(Formerly Sec. 29-64). Inspections by local fire marshal of cargo tank motor vehicle used to transport flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas or hazardous chemicals.29-323(Formerly Sec. 29-65). Appeal.29-324(Formerly Sec. 29-66). Penalty.29-325 to 29-328(Formerly Secs. 29-67 to 29-70). Fire hazards in dry cleaning; regulations. Local fire marshals to enforce regulations. Appeal. Penalty.29-329(Formerly Sec. 29-70a). Regulations concerning installation and operation of gas equipment and piping. Exemption.29-330(Formerly Sec. 29-71). Definitions.29-331(Formerly Sec. 29-72). Regulations concerning liquefied gas and liquefied natural gas.29-332(Formerly Sec. 29-73). Inspections by local fire marshal of cargo tank motor vehicle used to transport gas.29-333 to 29-335(Formerly Secs. 29-74 to 29-76). Variations or exemptions. Appeal. Penalty.29-335aTransportation and handling of propane gas. Definitions. Penalty.29-336(Formerly Sec. 29-77). Hazardous chemicals. Definitions.29-337(Formerly Sec. 29-78). Regulations concerning hazardous chemicals.29-338(Formerly Sec. 29-79). Variations or exemptions.29-339(Formerly Sec. 29-80). Inspection of cargo tank motor vehicle used for transportation of hazardous chemicals.29-340 and 29-341(Formerly Secs. 29-81 and 29-82). Appeals. Penalty.29-342(Formerly Sec. 29-82a). Transportation plan.29-343(Formerly Sec. 29-83). Explosives. Definition.29-344(Formerly Sec. 29-84). Report to Commissioner.29-345(Formerly Sec. 29-85). License and permit verification. Records of disposition of explosives.29-346(Formerly Sec. 29-86). Custodian to report amount, kind and intended use of explosive.29-347(Formerly Sec. 29-87). Penalty.29-348(Formerly Sec. 29-88). Illegal possession.29-349(Formerly Sec. 29-89). Storage, transportation and use of explosives and blasting agents. Licenses, permits: Fees, suspension or revocation. Penalty. Jurisdiction of Labor Commissioner. Variations, exemptions or equivalent compliance with regulatory requirements.29-350(Formerly Sec. 29-89a). Exceptions.29-351(Formerly Sec. 29-90). Transportation of explosives by common carrier.29-352(Formerly Sec. 29-91). Manufacture or storage of explosive material near property of another.29-353(Formerly Sec. 29-93). Explosive compounds to be marked.29-354(Formerly Sec. 29-94). Gunpowder may be ordered removed.29-355(Formerly Sec. 29-95). Appeal from orders relating to explosives, blasting agents and gunpowder.29-355aPurchase by and sale to minors of black powder or other explosives, prohibited.29-356(Formerly Sec. 29-96). Definitions.29-357(Formerly Sec. 29-97). Sale, use and possession of fireworks prohibited. Sale, use and possession of certain sparklers or fountains permitted. Permits for display. Variations or exemptions. Penalty.29-357aPermit for display of special effects produced by pyrotechnics or flame producing devices. Certificate of competency. Variations or exemptions. Penalty.29-358(Formerly Sec. 29-98). Bond.29-359(Formerly Sec. 29-99). Proof of financial responsibility. Liability insurance policy.29-360(Formerly Sec. 29-100). Permit for nonresident.29-361(Formerly Sec. 29-101). Exceptions.29-362(Formerly Sec. 29-102). Seizure and destruction of fireworks.29-363(Formerly Sec. 29-103). Expense of transportation and storage of seized fireworks.29-364(Formerly Sec. 29-104). Licenses. Denial, suspension or revocation.29-365(Formerly Sec. 29-105). License fees.29-366(Formerly Sec. 29-106). Penalty.29-367(Formerly Sec. 29-106q). Regulation of rockets.29-368(Formerly Sec. 29-106r). Variations and exemptions.29-369(Formerly Sec. 29-106s). Appeal.29-370(Formerly Sec. 29-106t). Penalty.29-371Counterfeit and unsafe lighters. Sales prohibited. Exceptions. Civil action.29-372 to 29-38029-372 to 29-38029-381(Formerly Sec. 19-376). Public safety in assembly halls, theaters and buildings used for public gatherings. Public announcement re emergency exits. Penalty.29-381aSufficiency of main entrances in places of public assembly. Variations or exemptions. Appeal.29-382 to 29-388(Formerly Secs. 19-377, 19-379, 19-381 to 19-383, 19-384a and 19-385a). Local authorities to require safe exits. Examination by local authorities. Order; appeal. Fastening of doors in school houses. Fire alarms in school houses. Penalties. Stairways and fire escapes for school houses. Condemnation of nonconforming building.29-389(Formerly Sec. 19-386). Stairways and fire escapes on certain buildings.29-390 and 29-391(Formerly Secs. 19-387a and 19-389). Egress from workshops and manufactories. Liability of owner of building.29-392(Formerly Sec. 19-390). Fire Safety Code. New construction to conform.29-393(Formerly Sec. 19-391). Building inspectors; duties, right of entry.29-394(Formerly Sec. 19-392). Penalty.29-395(Formerly Sec. 19-394f). Penalty.29-396Required inspection of electric conductors and equipment prior to resumption of electric service in unoccupied buildings.29-397 to 29-40029-397 to 29-40029-401(Formerly Sec. 19-403b). Regulations.29-402(Formerly Sec. 19-403c). License for demolition business: Application; fees; refusal or revocation. Exemptions.29-403(Formerly Sec. 19-403d). Appeal from decision of department.29-404(Formerly Sec. 19-403e). Local building official to administer State Demolition Code.29-405(Formerly Sec. 19-403f). Appeal from decision of local building official.29-406(Formerly Sec. 19-403g). Permit for demolition of particular structure. Exemption. Waiting period.29-407(Formerly Sec. 19-403h). Notice to adjoining property owners.29-408(Formerly Sec. 19-403i). Safety measures to be provided. Fence.29-409(Formerly Sec. 19-403j). Sidewalk shed requirements.29-410(Formerly Sec. 19-403k). Excavation of sidewalk area.29-411(Formerly Sec. 19-403l). Restrictions on demolition procedures.29-412(Formerly Sec. 19-403m). Accumulated materials.29-413(Formerly Sec. 19-403n). Basements and cellars.29-414(Formerly Sec. 19-403o). Penalty.29-415(Formerly Sec. 19-403p). Public service company exceptions.29-416Definitions.29-417Sale of cigarettes; requirements. Revocation or suspension of license. Exceptions.29-418Testing of cigarettes. Requirements. Alternative test methods. Retention of copies. Civil penalty.29-419Certification. Fee. Retesting required for modified cigarettes.29-420Connecticut Fire-Safe Cigarette Directory. Appeal. Civil action.29-421Fire standards compliant marking required for sale of cigarettes.29-422Implementation in accordance with New York law. Regulations.29-423Fire safety standard and firefighter protection act enforcement account.29-424 to 29-44929-424 to 29-449