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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title29 Public Safety and State Police |
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SubTitle29-291a-1_29-291a-10a. Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code |
| Sec. 29-291a-1. The Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code: title and administration [Repealed] |
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Repealed May 7, 2015. |
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(Adopted effective July 1, 2010; Repealed May 7, 2015) |
| Sec. 29-291a-1a. The Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code: Title and Administration |
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(a) The Regulations of the Department of Administrative Services, this section and sections 29-291a-2a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and their adopted standards, shall be known as the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code, hereinafter referred to as “the code” or “this code”. (1) Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. (2) Validity. In the event any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions hereof, which are determined to be legal; and it shall be presumed that this code would have been adopted without such illegal or invalid parts or provisions. (b) This section and sections 29-291a-2a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be administered as provided in Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (c) The provisions of this section and sections 29-291a-2a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall not apply to any federal agency performing construction or operating on federally owned land or on leased land totally under the control of the federal government. (d) The provisions of this section and sections 29-291a-2a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall not apply to detached one- and two-family dwellings nor to multiple single-family dwellings attached side-by-side (townhouse) not more than three stories in height with each dwelling having a separate means of egress. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-2. Relationship to State Fire Safety and Building Codes [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-2a. Relationship to State Fire Safety and Building Codes |
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(a) The requirements of the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code shall not supersede the requirements of either the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code (CSFSC) or the State Building Code (SBC). (b) Where any provision of this code conflicts with or duplicates any provision of either the CSFSC or SBC, the CSFSC or the SBC shall prevail. (c) Where the CSFSC or SBC are silent on an issue, the provisions of this code shall apply. (d) No person shall remove or modify any fire protection system installed or maintained under the provisions of the CSFSC or the SBC, unless otherwise permitted by those codes. Buildings and structures, and parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Devices or safeguards required by the CSFSC or the SBC shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition under which installed. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-3. Scope of this code [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-3a. Scope of this Code |
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(a) The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Inspections of permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems and other fire and related life safety situations. (2) Review of design and construction plans, drawings, and specifications for life safety systems, fire protection systems, access, water supplies, processes, and hazardous materials and other fire and life safety issues. (3) Fire and life safety education of fire brigades, employees, responsible parties and the general public. (4) New and existing occupancies and conditions. (5) Access requirements for fire department operations. (6) Hazards from outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris and other materials. (7) Regulation and control of special events, including, but not limited to, assemblage of people, exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, haunted houses, outdoor events and other similar special temporary and permanent occupancies. (8) Interior finish, decorations, furnishings, and other combustibles that contribute to fire spread, fire load and smoke production. (9) Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of flammable and combustible gases, liquids and solids. (10) Storage, use, processing, handling and on-site transportation of hazardous materials. (11) Conditions affecting fire fighter safety. (b) Provisions in excess of code requirements. Nothing in this code shall be construed to prohibit a better type of building construction, an additional means of egress, or an otherwise safer condition than that specified by the minimum requirements of this code. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-4. Authority having jurisdiction [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-4a. Authority Having Jurisdiction |
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(a) For the purposes of the regulations adopted by reference pursuant to section 29-291a of the Connecticut General Statutes, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) shall mean the State Fire Marshal regarding the proper administration, application, interpretation and modification of the requirements contained within sections 29-291a-1a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (b) The local fire marshal shall make the initial determination concerning compliance with sections 29-291a-1a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, except as expressly provided in the wording of a section or in subsection (c) or (d) of this section. Upon request, the initial determination of a local fire marshal may be reviewed by the State Fire Marshal. (c) The State Fire Marshal shall make the determination concerning compliance with sections 29-291a-1a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies on state-owned property. (d) Where this code enables a local municipality or fire district to adopt a portion of this code by local ordinance as permitted by section 7-148 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the local fire marshal having jurisdiction shall be deemed the authority having jurisdiction. Any decision made by any such authority pursuant to a local ordinance may not be appealed to the State Fire Marshal. (e) A decision of the local fire marshal may be reviewed by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with section 29-291d of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-5. Variations or exemptions [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-5a. Variations or Exemptions |
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Buildings, facilities or properties with equivalencies, alternatives or modifications accepted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to section 29-291b of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be considered as conforming to this code. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-6. Abatement of hazards; penalty [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-6a. Abatement of Hazards; Penalty |
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(a) The local fire marshal or State Fire Marshal for their respective jurisdictions shall order hazardous conditions contrary to the provisions of this code to be remedied in accordance with section 29-291c of the Connecticut General Statutes. An order to vacate all or part of a building may be issued by a local fire marshal or local police officer in accordance with section 29-306 of the Connecticut General Statutes when severe hazardous conditions exist. The penalty for the failure to abate such hazards shall be as described in sections 29-291c and 29-295 of the Connecticut General Statutes as appropriate. (b) Pursuant to section 29-291c of the Connecticut General Statutes, section 29-291a-10a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies lists those sections of this code for which a citation may be issued. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-7. Inspections, plan submittals [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-7a. Inspections, Plan Submittals |
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(a) Each local fire marshal, the State Fire Marshal and their respective designees shall conduct inspections as prescribed in section 29-305 of the Connecticut General Statutes of buildings and facilities regulated by sections 29-291a-1a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies within their jurisdictions. (b) The minimum requirements for the frequency of inspections conducted pursuant to section 29-305 of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be as follows: (Note: Definitions of classifications are found in the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.) (1) Annual inspections for the occupancy classifications; all R Residential, A-1, A-2, E, H-1 and I-1. (2) Inspections every two years for the occupancy classifications; A-3, H-2, I-2, I-3, I-4, B-Medical and B-College. (3) Inspections every three years for occupancy classifications; B, H-3, M, S-1, A-4 and A-5. (4) Inspections every four years for the occupancy classifications; F-1, F-2, H-4, H-5, S-2 and U. (c) Each local fire marshal, the State Fire Marshal and their respective designees may conduct inspections as often as may be necessary during the construction of new buildings, structures or additions regulated by this code and during the course of renovations, alterations or modernizations to existing buildings and structures for the purpose of satisfying themselves that all work is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and this code. (d) Detailed plans and specifications for new structures and additions, renovations or alterations to existing structures shall be submitted by the permit applicant to the local fire marshal having jurisdiction to demonstrate compliance with section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (e) Each local fire marshal, the State Fire Marshal and their respective designees may conduct inspections as often as may be necessary during the construction or addition of new processes and material handling regulated by this code and during the course of renovations, alterations or modernizations to existing processes and material handling for the purpose of satisfying themselves that all work is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and this code. (f) Detailed plans and specifications for new processes and material handling regulated by this code, renovations or alterations to existing processes or material handling shall be submitted by the applicant to the local fire marshal having jurisdiction to demonstrate compliance with section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (g) A municipality or fire district may, by ordinance, establish a fee for construction document review conducted pursuant to subsection (d) or (f) of this section, provided the municipality or fire district prescribes the manner in which this schedule of fees shall be posted for public view. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-8. Adopted standard [Repealed] |
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| Sec. 29-291a-8a. Adopted Standard |
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The following standard promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hereby adopted as part of sections 29-291a-1a to 29-291a-10a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: NFPA 1, Fire CodeTM of the National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA 1), 2012 edition, with relevant appendices, except as amended, altered or deleted and by the addition of certain provisions as indicated in section 29-291a-9a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. This standard is available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269; telephone 1-800-344-3555. |
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| Sec. 29-291a-9. Connecticut amendments [Repealed] |
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The adopted National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1 is amended to meet the needs of the State of Connecticut as follows: Note: A section or subsection in the Connecticut Amendments preceded by “Amd” indicates the substitution of this provision in the adopted referenced standard, National Fire Protection Association Standard 1, Fire CodeTM, 2012 edition. A section or subsection in the Connecticut Amendments preceded by “Del” indicates the deletion of this provision in the adopted referenced standard. A section or subsection in the Connecticut Amendments preceded by “Add” indicates the addition of this provision in the adopted referenced standard. A section or subsection in the Connecticut Amendments followed by an asterisk “*” indicates that explanatory material on the section or subsection can be found in Appendix A of the adopted referenced standard. Chapter 1 Administration (Del) 1.1.1 Delete section. (Del) 1.1.2 Title. Delete section. (Add) 1.3.3.3 References to NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, within the body of the model document shall be considered references to the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code (CSFSC). (Add) 1.3.3.4 References to the NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® or The Building Code within the body of the model document shall be considered references to the State Building Code (SBC). (Add) 1.3.3.5 References to New Occupancies or New Occupancy Chapters of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, within the body of the model document shall be considered references to the CFSC Part III and the SBC for new occupancies. (Amd) 1.3.5 Vehicles and Vessels. Vehicles, vessels or other similar conveyances in fixed locations and occupied as buildings, as described in the CSFSC, shall be treated as buildings and comply with this code. (Amd) 1.3.6.3 Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction, change of occupancy and additions to buildings shall conform to the CSFSC and the SBC. (Del) 1.4.2 Alternatives. Delete section. (Del) 1.4.3 Modifications. Delete section. (Del) 1.4.4 Delete section. (Del) 1.6 Enforcement. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.3 Interpretations. Delete section. (Amd) 1.7.4 Enforcement Assistance. The State Fire Marshal or local fire marshal may accept reports of the building official concerning a code compliance review or inspection in lieu of conducting the review or inspection personally. (Del) 1.7.5 Delegation of Authority. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.6 Inspections. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.7 Delete section. (Del) 1.7.8 Interference with Enforcement. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.9 Impersonation. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.10 Investigation. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.11 Plans and Specification. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.13 Certificate of Occupancy. Delete section. (Del) 1.7.15 Imminent Dangers and Evacuations. Delete section. (Add) 1.7.15 Imminent Dangers and Evacuations. Refer to section 29-306 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Del) 1.8 Duties and Powers of the Incident Commander. Delete section. (Del) 1.10 Board of Appeals. Delete section. (Del) 1.11.3 Emergency Response Records. Delete section. (Amd) 1.12.1 A municipality or fire district, by ordinance, may establish requirements and a fee schedule for permits, certificates, notices, approvals, or orders pertaining to fire control and fire hazards pursuant to section 1.12 of this code. The local fire marshal shall issue such permits, certificates, notices, approvals or orders. (Amd) 1.12.19 Permits as specified by the ordinance shall be required in accordance with Table 1.12.19(a). (Amd) Table 1.12.19(a) Permit Requirements
(Amd) 1.13 Licenses. (Del) 1.13.1 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.2 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.3 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.4 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.5 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.6 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.7 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.8 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.9 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.10 Delete section. (Amd) 1.13.11 Any individual or company to whom a license has been granted shall, upon request, produce and show proper identification and the license to anyone for whom that individual seeks to render services or to the AHJ. (Del) 1.13.12 Delete section. (Del) 1.13.12.2 Delete section. (Amd) 1.14.1* Detailed plans and specifications for new processes and material handling, renovations or alterations to existing processes or material handling regulated by this code shall be submitted by the applicant to the local fire marshal having jurisdiction to demonstrate compliance with section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Del) 1.14.3 Delete section. (Del) 1.15* Technical Assistance. Delete section. (Del) 1.16 Notice of Violations and Penalties. Delete section. (Add) 1.16 Notice of Violations and Penalties Refer to section 29-291c of the Connecticut General Statutes. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications (Amd) 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document to the extent called for by this code. Where a conflict between a requirement of this code and a referenced document exists, the provisions of this code shall prevail. (Add) 2.1.1 Existing buildings or installations that do not comply with the provisions of the following referenced publications shall be permitted to be continued in service, provided the lack of conformity with these standards does not present a serious hazard to occupants as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. (Amd) 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association. 1 Batterymarch Park, PO Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101
(Amd) 2.3.3 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990
(Add) 2.3.16 Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services, Division of Construction Services
Chapter 3 Definitions (Amd) 3.3.22* Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. For application of this code, each portion of a building that is completely separated from other portions by fire walls which have been designed and constructed in accordance with the State Building Code and have been approved by the building official shall be considered separate buildings. (Amd) 3.3.26 Certificate of Fitness. A written document issued by the State Fire Marshal to any person for the purpose of granting permission to such person to conduct or engage in any operation or act for which certification is required. Where specified in this code, certificate of fitness shall mean license. (Amd) 3.3.66 Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms arranged for the use of one or more individuals living together, providing complete, independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. A dwelling unit shall not allow more than six lodgers or boarders where care is not provided. (Add) 3.3.138.4.1 In-home Group B Occupancies. Customary in-home business occupancies located within a single-family dwelling unit that provide professional services that employ a maximum of one employee within the dwelling in addition to the residents of the dwelling unit. In-home Group B occupancies shall be classified as a single-family dwelling. (Amd) 3.3.138.9* Dormitory. A building or a space in a building in which group sleeping accommodations are provided for more than 16 persons who are not members of the same family in one room, or a series of closely associated rooms, under joint occupancy and single management, with or without meals, and with or without individual cooking facilities. (Amd) 3.3.138.10* Educational Occupancy. An occupancy used for educational purposes through grade 12 by 6 or more persons for 4 or more hours per day or more than 12 hours per week. Training and skill development not within a school or academic program shall be classified as business occupancies. (Add) 3.3.138.23.1 Bed and Breakfast or Bed and Breakfast Establishment. A building: (1) That provides sleeping accommodations to the public for a fee for no more than 16 persons with guest rooms limited to the first or second floor of the structure, (2) Where the owner occupies the facility or an adjacent property as his or her primary place of residence, (3) Where cooking or food warming of any type is not allowed in guest rooms, and (4) That has a maximum of three stories in height and does not contain a mixed occupancy. (Del) Chapter 4 General Requirements. Delete chapter. (Del) Chapter 5 Performance-Based Option. Delete chapter. Chapters 6 ~ 9 Reserved Chapter 10 General Safety Requirements (Amd) 10.1.1 Every new and existing building or structure shall be constructed, arranged equipped, maintained and operated in accordance with the SBC, CFSC and this code so as to provide a reasonable level of life safety, property protection and public welfare from the actual and potential hazards created by fire, explosion and other hazardous conditions. (Amd) 10.1.2* Every new and existing building shall comply with this code, the CSFSC and the SBC. (Del) 10.1.3 Building Code. Delete section. (Del) 10.1.4 Structural Hazards. Delete section. (Amd) 10.2.6 All records required to be kept shall be maintained until their useful life has been served, as required by law. (Amd) 10.4.1 Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this code, the CSFSC or the SBC, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or requirements developed as part of a performance-based design or as directed by the AHJ. (Amd) 10.4.3* Existing fire and life safety features obvious to the public, if not required by this code, the CSFSC or the SBC, shall be either maintained or removed. (Del) 10.5.1 Delete section. (Del) 10.5.2 Delete section. (Amd) 10.6.1 Where Required. Emergency egress and relocation drills conforming to the provisions of this code shall be conducted as specified by the provisions of Chapter 20 of this code or the CSFSC. Drills shall be designed in cooperation with the local authorities and shall consider the needs of the physically challenged. (Amd) 10.9.1 Where Required. Emergency plans shall be provided for educational, high-rise, health care, ambulatory health care, residential board and care, assembly, day care centers, special amusement buildings, detention and correctional occupancies, underground and windowless structures and facilities storing or handling materials regulated by Chapter 60 of this code. (Del) 10.9.3 Training and Education. Delete section. (Amd) 10.11 Cooking Equipment and Patio Heaters. (Del) 10.11.1 Delete section. (Del) 10.11.2 Delete section. (Del) 10.11.3 Delete section. (Del) 10.11.4 Delete section. (Del) 10.11.5 Delete section. (Del) 10.11.8 Delete section. (Del) 10.11.9 Delete section. (Amd) 10.12.3.1 Existing enclosed stairs serving five or more stories shall comply with sections 10.12.3.1.1 to 10.12.3.1.13, inclusive, of this code. (Del) 10.13 Vacant Buildings and Premises. Delete section and replace in its entirety as follows: (Add) 10.13 Vacant Buildings and Premises. (Add) 10.13.1 General. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, structures, premises or portions thereof, including tenant spaces, shall be safeguarded and maintained in accordance with this section. (Add) 10.13.1.1 Abandoned Premises. Buildings, structures and premises for which an owner cannot be identified or located by dispatch of a certificate of mailing to the last known or registered address, and which persistently or repeatedly become unprotected or unsecured; which have been occupied by unauthorized persons or for illegal purposes; or which present a danger of structural collapse or fire spread to adjacent properties shall be considered abandoned, declared unsafe and abated or demolished in accordance with this code. (Add) 10.13.2 Safeguarding Vacant Premises. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, structures, premises or portions thereof shall be secured and protected in accordance with this section. (Add) 10.13.2.1 Security. Exterior openings and interior openings accessible to other tenants or unauthorized persons shall be boarded, locked, blocked or otherwise protected to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals. (Add) 10.13.2.2 Fire Protection. Fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. Exceptions: 1. When the premises have been cleared of all combustible materials and debris and, in the opinion of the code official, the type of construction, fire separation distance and security of the premises do not create a fire hazard. 2. Where buildings will not be heated and fire protection systems will be exposed to freezing temperatures, fire alarm and sprinkler systems may be placed out of service and standpipes may be maintained as dry systems (without an automatic water supply) provided the building has no contents or storage and windows, doors and other openings are secured to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons. (Add) 10.13.2.3 Fire Separation. Fire-resistance-rated partitions, fire barriers and fire walls separating vacant tenant spaces from the remainder of the building shall be maintained. (Add) 10.13.3 Removal of Combustibles. Persons owning, occupying or having charge or control of a vacant building or portion thereof, shall remove all accumulations of combustible materials and flammable or combustible waste or rubbish from such space and shall securely lock or otherwise secure doors, windows and other openings to prevent entry by unauthorized persons. The premises shall be maintained clear of waste or hazardous materials. Exceptions: 1. Buildings or portions of buildings undergoing additions, alterations, repairs or change of occupancy under a valid permit in accordance with this code. 2. Seasonally occupied buildings. (Add) 10.13.4 Removal of hazardous materials. Persons owning, or in charge or control of, a vacant building or portion thereof, shall remove all accumulations of hazardous materials as defined by this code. (Amd) Table 10.14.1.1
(Amd) 10.15.11.4 Sparklers and Fireworks. (Amd) 10.15.11.4.1 Sparklers and fireworks shall not be discharged within 300 feet (91 m) of any crop maze at any time. (Amd) 10.15.11.4.2 The use of display fireworks shall comply with the Connecticut fireworks regulations adopted pursuant to section 29-357a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Chapter 11 Building Services (Amd) 11.2.2 Ventilating or Heat-Producing Equipment. Ventilating or heat-producing equipment shall be in accordance with the CSFSC. Approved existing installations may be continued in service. (Del) 11.3.1 Fire Fighter’s Emergency Operation. Delete section. (Del) 11.3.2 Number of Cars. Delete section. (Del) 11.3.3* Elevator Machine Rooms. Delete section. (Del) 11.3.4 Elevator Testing. Delete section. (Amd) 11.5.2.1 Kerosene burners and oil stoves shall be equipped with a primary safety control furnished as an integral part of the appliance by the manufacturer to stop the flow of oil in the event of flame failure. Barometric oil feed is not permitted. All unvented fuel-burning room heaters shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. (Amd) 11.5.2.2 Unvented kerosene burners and oil stoves shall not be used in any residence other than a single-family detached home. (Del) 11.10 Two-Way Radio Communication Equipment Systems. Delete section. (Amd) 11.12.2.2.2 Pitched Small Roof Design. When allowed by the AHJ as referenced by section 11.12.2.2.3 of this code, photovoltaic systems installed in roofs configured similar to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses shall be in accordance with this section. Chapter 12 Features of Fire Protection (Amd) 12.3.1 The design and construction of fire walls and fire barriers that are required to separate buildings or subdivide a building to prevent the spread of fire shall comply with section 12.3 of this code and the CSFSC. (Del) 12.3.2 Quality Assurance for Penetrations and Joints. Delete section. (Add) 12.7.4.2.1.1 Existing ½ hour vertical shafts, other than exits, may be protected by 20 minute fire doors in existing buildings. (Add) 12.7.4.2.1.1.1 In existing vertical shafts, other than exits, fire window assemblies shall be permitted as follows: (1) One hour walls and partitions with ¾ hour fire window assemblies. (2) One half hour walls and partitions with 1/3 hour fire window assemblies. (Add) 12.7.4.3.1 Doors having a 20-minute fire protection rating or door assemblies consisting of door frames constructed of at least ¾ in. thick hardwood stock and 1 ¾ in. thick solid core doors that are self-closing and positive latching may be used in vertical openings and exit enclosures provided the building has at least either partial automatic sprinkler protection in accordance with Part IV section 9.7 of the CSFSC or a partial fire detection system in accordance with Part IV section 9.6 of the CSFSC. These systems shall include either a sprinkler or fire detector opposite the center of and inside any door that opens into the exit of a partial system and the provisions for occupant notification in accordance with Part IV section 9.6.3 of the CSFSC. Chapter 13 Fire Protection Systems (Amd) 13.1.1 Where a fire protection system is required by any other provision of this code or its referenced standards or installed to achieve compliance with this code, the system shall be maintained as provided by this chapter. (Del) 13.1.11 Delete section. (Del) 13.2.1 General. Delete section. (Del) 13.2.2 Where Required. Delete section. (Amd) 13.2.3.1 A standpipe system installed in accordance with the CSFSC shall be properly maintained to provide at least the same level of performance and protection as designed. (Add) 13.3.1.9 Buildings provided with standby electrical power for the purpose of continuing operations or occupancy shall provide standby power for any electric fire pump installed to provide an adequate water supply or minimum operating pressure to a required automatic sprinkler system, except that existing installations may be continued in service subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction. Standby power in accordance with NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, Type 60 shall be provided. The standby power system shall have a capacity and rating sufficient to supply all required equipment. Selective load pickup and load shedding shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®. (Del) 13.3.2 Where Required. Delete section. (Add) 13.3.3.2.1 Maintenance of NFPA 13D Systems. (Add) 13.3.3.2.1.1 A minimum monthly maintenance program shall include: (1) Visually inspecting all sprinklers to ensure against obstruction of spray. (2) Inspecting all valves to ensure they are open. (3) Checking the pressure of air used with dry systems. (4) Checking the water level in storage tanks. (Add) 13.3.3.2.1.2 A minimum quarterly maintenance program shall include: (1) Testing of all water flow alarms. (2) Testing of the alarm system. (Add) 13.3.3.2.1.3 Operated or damaged sprinklers shall be replaced with sprinklers having the same performance characteristics as the original equipment. (Add) 13.3.3.2.1.4 Any sprinklers that have been painted outside the factory shall be replaced with a new listed sprinkler. (Amd) 13.6.1.2* Where Required. Fire extinguishers shall be provided pursuant to sections 13.6.1.2.1 to 13.6.1.2.6, inclusive, of this code: (1) Where required by other parts of this code. (2) As specified in sections 13.6.1.2.1 to 13.6.1.2.6, inclusive of this code. (3) Where required by the referenced codes and standards listed in Chapter 2 and Part II of the CSFSC. (Add) 13.6.1.2.1 Portable fire extinguishers shall be required in all occupancies, except storage Use Groups S-1 and S-2, outside and immediately adjacent to the entrance to all special hazardous areas except general storage areas. If the only entrance to a special hazardous area is from the exterior of the building, the fire extinguisher may be located just inside the entrance door. (Add) 13.6.1.2.2 Portable fire extinguishers shall be required throughout health care occupancies, including Use Groups I-1 and I-2 occupancies. (Add) 13.6.1.2.3 Portable fire extinguishers shall be required throughout ambulatory health care occupancies, including Use Group B medical occupancies. (Add) 13.6.1.2.4 Portable fire extinguishers shall be required in staff locations within detention and correctional occupancies, including Use Group I-3 occupancies. Access to portable fire extinguishers may be locked. (Add) 13.6.1.2.5 Portable fire extinguishers shall be required in Group R-1 bed and breakfast establishments as required by the CSFSC. (Add) 13.6.1.2.6 Portable fire extinguishers shall be required where commercial cooking equipment is utilized. (Del) Table 13.6.2 Portable Fire Extinguishers Required. Delete table. (Amd) 13.7.1.4.9.2 Smoke alarms shall receive their operating power as follows: (1) In buildings for which a building permit for new occupancy was issued on or after October 1, 1985, smoke alarms shall be powered by both alternating current (AC) and batteries (DC). (2) In buildings for which a building permit for new occupancy was issued on or after October 1, 1976, smoke alarms shall be powered by the household electrical service. (3) In buildings for which a building permit was issued prior to October 1, 1976, smoke alarms may be battery powered. (Amd) 13.7.1.4.9.3 Where two or more smoke alarms are required within a dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area, they shall be arranged so that operation of any smoke alarm shall cause the alarm of all smoke alarms within the dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area to sound, except when: (1) Permitted by another section of this code. (2) Configurations provide equivalent distribution of the alarm signal. (3) Installations existed prior to October 16, 1989. (Add) 13.7.1.4.10.5.9 When selective occupant notification is utilized in accordance with the CSFSC, the portions of the building that do not receive the initial notification of alarm shall be separated from areas of the immediate emergency and initial evacuation by construction having a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour. (Add) 13.7.1.4.10.6.6 In mall buildings, notification within the mall shall be in accordance with the CSFSC. (Amd) 13.7.1.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment. Where required by the CFSC or SBC, carbon monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment. (Amd) 13.7.2.9 New Hotels and Motels. (Del) 13.7.2.9.4 Delete section. (Amd) 13.7.2.10 Existing Hotels and Motels. (Amd) 13.7.2.11 New Apartments and Dormitory Buildings. (Del) 13.7.2.11.4 Delete section. (Amd) 13.7.2.12 Existing Apartments and Dormitory Buildings. (Amd) 13.7.2.13 Lodging or Rooming Houses and Bed and Breakfast. (Amd) 13.7.2.13.2.3 Each lodging and rooming house shall install a smoke alarm which, when activated, shall provide an approved visible alarm suitable to warn occupants in at least one room. (Del) 13.7.2.13.3 Delete section. (Amd) 13.7.2.14.4 Residential buildings designed to be occupied by one family for which a building permit for new occupancy was issued prior to October 1, 1978, are not required to comply with section 13.7.2.14 of this code. (Del) 13.7.2.14.5 Delete section. (Del) 13.7.2.15 Delete section. (Del) 13.7.2.16.1.4.5 Delete section. (Del) 13.7.2.16.1.4.6 Delete section. Chapter 14 Means of Egress (Amd) 14.2 Exit Access Corridors. Corridors used as exit access and serving an area having an occupant load exceeding 30 shall be separated from other parts of the building by walls having not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating in accordance with the CSFSC, except this requirement shall not apply: (1) To existing buildings, provided the occupancy classification does not change. (2) Where otherwise provided in the CSFSC and SBC. (Amd) 14.3.1 Where the CSFSC requires an exit to be separated from other parts of the building, the separating construction shall meet the requirements of the CSFSC and the following: (1)* The separation shall have not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects three stories or less. (2)* The separation shall have not less than a 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects four or more stories, unless one of the following conditions exists: (a) In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating. (b) In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the CSFSC, existing exit stair enclosures shall have not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating. (c) One-hour enclosures in accordance with the CSFSC shall be permitted as an alternative to the requirement of section 7.1.3.2.1(2). (3) The 2-hour fire resistance separation required by section 14.3.1(2) of this code shall be constructed of an assembly of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shall be supported by construction having not less than a 2-hour fire resistance rating. (4) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies equipped with door closers complying with the CSFSC. (5)* Openings in exit enclosures shall be limited to doors from normally occupied spaces and corridors and doors for egress from the enclosure, unless one of the following exists: (a) Openings in exit passageways in mall buildings as provided in the CSFSC. (b) In buildings of Type I or II construction, existing fire-protection rated doors to interstitial spaces, provided such spaces meet all of the following criteria: i. The space is used solely for distribution of pipes, ducts, and conduits. ii. The space contains no storage. iii. The space is separated from the exit enclosure in accordance with the CSFSC. (c) Existing openings to mechanical equipment spaces protected by approved existing fire protection-rated doors, providing the following criteria are met: i. The space is used solely for non-fuel-fired mechanical equipment. ii. The space contains no storage of combustible materials. iii. The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the CSFSC. (6) Penetrations into, and openings through, an exit enclosure assembly shall be limited to the following: (a) Doors permitted by the CSFSC. (b) Electrical conduit serving the stairway. (c) Required exit doors. (d) Duct work and equipment necessary for independent stair pressurization. (e) Water or steam piping necessary for the heating or cooling of the exit enclosure. (f) Sprinkler piping. (g) Standpipes. (h) Existing penetrations protected in accordance with the CSFSC. (i) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits where the circuits are installed in metallic conduit and the penetrations are protected in accordance with the CSFSC. (j) Penetrations by ductwork for required ventilation of the exit enclosure shall be permitted when: i. The exit enclosure does not have any portion of its walls or roof exposed to the exterior of the building; ii. The duct opening is protected by a combination smoke and fire damper in accordance with the CSFSC; and iii. The smoke damper closes upon shutdown of the associated heating, ventilation and cooling unit. (7) Penetrations or communicating openings shall be prohibited between adjacent exit enclosures. (Amd) 14.4.1* Means of egress and primary means of escape shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. (Add) 14.4.1.1 Where horizontal-sliding or vertical-rolling security grilles or doors are permitted in part of the required means of egress, they shall meet the following operational criteria: (1) Such grilles or doors shall remain secured in the fully open position during the period of occupancy by the general public. (2) On or adjacent to the grille or door, there shall be a readily visible, durable sign in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background that reads as follows: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. (3) Grilles or doors shall not be brought to the closed position when the space is occupied. (4) Grilles or doors shall be operable from within the space without the use of any special knowledge or effort. (Add) 14.4.1.2 Powered Doors. Where means of egress doors are operated by power upon the approach of a person or are provided with power-assisted manual operation, they shall meet the following operational criteria: A readily visible, durable sign in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background that reads as follows shall be located on the egress side of each door: IN EMERGENCY, PUSH TO OPEN (Add) 14.4.1.3 Open space within the exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose that has the potential to interfere with egress. (Add) 14.4.3.1 Security Device. Any security device or system that emits any medium that could obscure a means of egress in any building, structure or premises shall be prohibited. (Amd) Table 14.8.1.2 Occupant Load Factor
(Amd) 14.9.1.6 Elevator Landing and Lobby Exit Access. The provisions of this section shall not apply to buildings for which a building permit was issued prior to June 15, 1994. (Del) Chapter 15 Fire Department Service Delivery Concurrent Evaluation. Delete chapter. Chapter 16 Safeguards During Building Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations (Amd) 16.2.2.2 Rubbish shall not be burned on the premises without first obtaining applicable approval as required by any provision of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies or a municipal ordinance or as otherwise required by any federal, state or local agency. (Del) 16.3.2.5.1* Delete section. (Del) 16.3.2.5.4* Delete section. (Amd) 16.3.4.5.1 In all buildings higher than one story, at least one stairway in usable condition shall be provided at all times. (Del) 16.3.6.1* Delete section. (Del) 16.3.6.4 Delete section. (Del) 16.3.6.5 Delete section. (Amd) 16.4.3.3.1.1 The pipe size, hose valves, hose, water supply and other details for new construction shall be in accordance with CFSC. (Del) Chapter 17 Wildland Urban Interface. Delete chapter. Chapter 18 Fire Department Access and Water Supply (Amd) 18.1 General. Fire department access shall comply with this chapter. (Del) 18.3 Water Supplies. Delete section. (Del) 18.4 Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings. Delete section. Chapter 19 Combustible Waste and Refuse (Del) 19.1.8 Vehicles or Conveyances Used to Transport Combustible Waste or Refuse. Delete section. (Amd) 19.2.1.4 Rubbish within Dumpsters. Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 yd3 (1.15 m3) or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 10 feet (3 m) of combustible walls, openings, or combustible roof eave lines unless meeting either section 19.2.1.4.1 or 19.2.1.4.2 of this code. Chapter 20 Occupancy Fire Safety (Amd) 20.1 Assembly Occupancies Including Assembly Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5. (Del) 20.1.5.1.2 Delete section. (Del) 20.1.5.1.3 Delete section. (Del) 20.1.5.4.2 Delete section. (Add) 20.1.5.4.5 Stage Standpipe System. When the AHJ determines that material, such as scenery, props and temporary fixtures, are present on a stage equipped with hose connections that create an extraordinary fire load, a fire watch equipped with fire hoses attached to the hose outlets on the stage for first aid firefighting shall be provided whenever an audience is present. (Amd) 20.1.5.8.3* In the following assembly occupancies, an audible announcement shall be made, or a projected image shall be shown, prior to the start of each program that notifies occupants of the location of the exits to be used in case of a fire or other emergency: (1) Theaters. (2) Motion picture theaters. (3) Auditoriums. (4) Other similar assembly occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 100 where there are noncontinuous programs. (Amd) 20.1.5.9.1 The requirements of this section shall apply where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Amd) 20.2 Educational Occupancies Including Education Group E. (Add) 20.2.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Amd) 20.2.4.2.3 Emergency egress and relocation drills shall be conducted as follows: (1) Not less than one emergency egress and relocation drill shall be conducted every month the facility is in session, unless both of the following criteria are met: (a) In climates where the weather is severe, the monthly emergency egress and relocation drills may be deferred, and (b) The required number of emergency egress and relocation drills is conducted with not less than four being conducted before the drills are deferred. (2) All occupants of the occupancy shall participate in the drill. (3) One additional emergency egress and relocation drill, other than for educational occupancies that are open on a year-round basis, shall be required within the first 30 days of operation. (4) A written report shall be kept by the school administrator describing the date and time of the drill, person in charge of the drill, and time of recall. (Add) 20.2.4.2.5 Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at different hours of the day or evening, during the change of classes, when the school is at assembly, during the recess or gymnastic periods, or during other times to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires. (Add) 20.2.4.2.6 Outdoor assembly areas shall be designated and shall be located a safe distance from the building being evacuated so as to avoid interference with fire department operations. The assembly areas shall be arranged to keep each class separate to provide accountability. (Add) 20.2.4.2.7 A crisis response drill may be substituted for an emergency egress and relocation drill at an interval of once every three months. (Del) 20.2.4.3.3 Inspection of Door Openings. Delete section. (Add) 20.2.5 Room Locations. (Add) 20.2.5.1 Rooms normally occupied by preschool, kindergarten or first-grade students shall be located on a level of exit discharge, unless otherwise permitted by section 20.2.5.3 of this code. (Add) 20.2.5.2 Rooms normally occupied by second-grade students shall not be located more than one story above a level of exit discharge, unless otherwise permitted by section 20.2.5.3 of this code. (Add) 20.2.5.3 Rooms or areas located on floor levels other than as specified in sections 20.2.5.1 and 20.2.5.2 of this code may be used provided such rooms or areas have independent means of egress dedicated for use by the preschool, kindergarten, first-grade or second-grade students. (Amd) 20.3 Day-Care Occupancies Including Those Considered Institutional Group I-4. (Add) 20.3.1.4.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Amd) 20.3.4 Additional Requirements. (Del) 20.3.4.1.1 Delete section. (Amd) 20.3.4.1.2 In existing day-care homes, the requirements of Section 17.6 of Part IV of the CSFSC shall apply to existing day care homes in which more than 3, but not more than 12, clients receive care, maintenance, and supervision by other than a relative or legal guardian for less than 24 hours per day, generally within a dwelling unit. An existing day-care home shall have the option to meet the requirements of the SBC in lieu of the CSFSC. Any existing day-care home that meets the requirements of the SBC shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this chapter. (Del) 20.3.4.1.3 Delete section. (Del) 20.3.4.2.3.4 Inspection of Door Openings. Delete section. (Amd) 20.4 Health Care Occupancies Including Institutional Group I-2. (Add) 20.4.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Amd) 20.4.2.1.4 The provisions of sections 10.6, 10.9 and 20.4.2.1.2 to 20.4.2.2.3, inclusive, of this code shall apply. (Add) 20.4.2.7 Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Solutions. Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers shall be protected as required for flammable and combustible liquids unless all of the following conditions are met: (1) Where dispensers are installed in exit access corridors, the corridor shall have a minimum width of 72 inches (1830 mm), except that projections of a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) from the corridor wall above handrail height shall be permitted for dispensing units. (2) The maximum individual dispenser fluid capacity shall be: (a) 0.32 gallons (1.2 L) for dispensers in rooms, corridors and areas open to corridors. (b) 0.53 gallons (2.0 L) for dispensers in suites of rooms. (3) The dispensers shall have a minimum horizontal spacing of 48 inches (1220 mm) from each other. (4) Not more than an aggregate 10 gallons (37.8 L) of alcohol-based hand-rub solution shall be in use in a single smoke compartment outside of a storage cabinet. (5) Storage of quantities greater than 5 gallons (18.9 L) in a single smoke compartment shall meet the requirements of this code pertaining to flammable and combustible liquids, sections 60.1 to 60.4, inclusive, of this code and NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. (6) The dispensers shall not be installed over or directly adjacent to an ignition source. (7) Dispensers installed directly over carpeted surfaces shall only be permitted in sprinklered smoke compartments. (Del) 20.4.3.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.4.3.2.1 Delete section. (Del) 20.4.3.2.2 Delete section. (Del) 20.4.3.3 Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.4.3.4 Interior Finish (Nonsprinklered Smoke Compartment Rehabilitation). Delete section. (Del) 20.4.3.5.1 Delete section. (Del) 20.4.3.5.2 Delete section. (Amd) 20.5 Residential Board and Care Occupancies Including Residential Group R-4 and Institutional Group I-1. (Add) 20.5.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Del) 20.5.3.1.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.5.3.1.4 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.5.3.2.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.5.3.2.4 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.5.3.3.1 New Interior Finish. Delete section. (Amd) 20.6 Ambulatory Health Care Centers Including Business Group B Medical Occupancies. (Add) 20.6.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Add) 20.6.2.7 Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Solutions. Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers shall be protected as required for flammable and combustible liquids unless all of the following conditions are met: (1) Where dispensers are installed in exit access corridors, the corridor shall have a minimum width of 72 inches (1830 mm) except that projections of a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) from the corridor wall above handrail height shall be permitted for dispensing units. (2) The maximum individual dispenser fluid capacity shall be: (a) 0.32 gallons (1.2 L) for dispensers in rooms, corridors and areas open to corridors. (b) 0.53 gallons (2.0 L) for dispensers in suites of rooms. (3) The dispensers shall have a minimum horizontal spacing of 48 inches (1220 mm) from each other. (4) Not more than an aggregate 10 gallons (37.8 L) of alcohol-based hand-rub solution shall be in use in a single smoke compartment outside of a storage cabinet. (5) Storage of quantities greater than 5 gallons (18.9 L) in a single smoke compartment shall meet the requirements of this code pertaining to flammable and combustible liquids, sections 60.1 to 60.4, inclusive, of this code and NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. (6) The dispensers shall not be installed over or directly adjacent to an ignition source. (7) Dispensers installed directly over carpeted surfaces shall be permitted only in sprinklered smoke compartments. (Amd) 20.7 Detention and Correctional Occupancies Including Institutional Group I-3. (Del) 20.7.3.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.7.3.4 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.7.3.6 New Interior Finish. Delete section. (Amd) 20.8 Hotels Including Residential Group R-1 and Bed and Breakfast Establishments. (Add) 20.8.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Amd) 20.8.2.4.1* A floor diagram reflecting the actual floor arrangement, exit and escape locations and room identification shall be posted in a location and manner acceptable to the AHJ on, or immediately adjacent to, every guest room door in hotels and bed and breakfast establishments. (Del) 20.8.2.3 Delete section. (Del) 20.8.2.4.3 Emergency Plans. Delete section. (Del) 20.8.3.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.8.3.4 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Amd) 20.9 Apartment Buildings and Dormitories Including Residential Group R-2. (Add) 20.9.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Add) 20.9.2.1.1 Drills in Dormitories. Emergency egress and relocation drills shall be regularly conducted in accordance with section 10.6 of this code. (Add) 20.9.2.1.2* A floor diagram reflecting the actual floor arrangement, exit and escape locations and room identification shall be posted in a location and manner acceptable to the AHJ on, or immediately adjacent to, every door in every resident room in dormitories. (Del) 20.9.3.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.9.3.4 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Amd) 20.10 Lodging or Rooming Houses and Bed and Breakfast. (Add) 20.10.5 Emergency Instructions for Residents or Guests. A floor diagram reflecting the actual floor arrangement, exit and escape locations, and room identification shall be posted in a location and manner acceptable to the AHJ on, or immediately adjacent to, every resident room door. (Del) 20.11 One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufacturing Housing. Delete section. (Amd) 20.12 Mercantile Occupancies Including Mercantile Group M. (Add) 20.12.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Del) 20.12.2.3 Extinguisher Training. Delete section. (Del) 20.12.3.2 New Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish. Delete section. (Del) 20.12.3.3 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Add) 20.12.4 Covered Mall Buildings. Covered mall buildings shall comply with the provisions of sections 20.12.4.1 to 20.12.4.5, inclusive, of this code. (Add) 20.12.4.1 Lease Plan. A lease plan shall be prepared for each covered mall building and shall include the following information: (1) Each occupancy, including tenant identification. (2) Exits from each tenant space. (3) Fire protection features, including the following: (a) Fire department connections. (b) Fire command center. (c) Smoke management system controls. (d) Elevators and elevator controls. (e) Hose valves outlets. (f) Sprinkler and standpipe control valves. (g) Automatic fire-extinguishing system areas. (h) Automatic fire detector zones. (i) Fire barriers. (Add) 20.12.4.2 Approval. The lease plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval and shall be maintained on site for immediate reference by responding fire service personnel. (Add) 20.12.4.3 Revisions. The lease plans shall be revised annually or as often as necessary to keep them current. (Add) 20.12.4.4 Tenant Identification. Each occupied tenant space, except anchor stores, provided with a secondary exit to the exterior or exit corridor shall be provided with tenant identification by business name or address. Letters and numbers shall be posted on the corridor side of the door, be plainly legible and contrast with their background. (Add) 20.12.4.5 Maintenance. Vacant tenant spaces shall be: (1) Kept free from the storage of any materials. (2) Separated from the remainder of the building by partitions of at least 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or an approved equivalent to the underside of the ceiling of the adjoining tenant spaces. (3) Without doors or other access openings other than one door that shall be kept key locked in the closed position except during that time when opened for inspection. (4) Kept free from combustible waste and be broom-swept clean. (Add) 20.12.5 Storage and Display of Consumer Fireworks. The display and storage of consumer fireworks at retail establishments shall be in accordance with the provisions of the 2006 edition of NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, except as modified in sections 20.12.5.1 to 20.12.5.3, inclusive, of this code. (Add) 20.12.5.1 Consumer fireworks shall be under the visual supervision of a store employee or other responsible party while the store is open to the public. (Add) 20.12.5.2 Consumer fireworks shall not be displayed or stored within 5 feet (1.5 m) of any entrance or exit of any enclosed building or structure. (Add) 20.12.5.3 The provisions of NFPA 1124 are amended for use in Connecticut as follows: (Amd) 7.5.3 Storage Rooms. Storage rooms containing consumer fireworks, regardless of size, in a new or existing permanent store shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, or separated from the retail sales area by a fire barrier having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. The quantity of fireworks permitted in storage shall not exceed 3,600 cubic feet, including packaging. Such storage shall be segregated into areas of 1,200 cubic feet or less, separated by a minimum of 4 feet of clear space. (Amd) 20.13 Business Occupancies Including Business Group B. (Add) 20.13.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Del) 20.13.2.3 Extinguisher Training. Delete section. (Del) 20.13.3.3 New Interior Floor Finish. Delete section. (Amd) 20.14 Industrial Occupancies Including Factory Industrial Groups F-1 and F-2. (Add) 20.14.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Amd) 20.14.2 Group H-5 Occupancies. Group H-5 occupancies shall comply with the requirements of sections 20.14.2.1 to 20.14.2.4, inclusive, of this code and the CSFSC. (Add) 20.14.2.1 Plans and Diagrams. Plans and diagrams shall be maintained in approved locations indicating the approximate plan for each area, the amount and type of hazardous production materials (HPM) stored, handled and used, locations of shutoff valves for HPM supply piping, emergency telephone locations and locations of exits. (Add) 20.14.2.2 Plan Updating. The plans and diagrams required by section 20.14.2.1 of this code shall be maintained up to date and the fire code official and fire department shall be informed of all major changes. (Add) 20.14.2.3 Emergency Response Team. Responsible persons shall be designated as the on-site emergency response team and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department. These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses, identifying locations where HPM is stored, handled and used, and be familiar with the chemical nature of such material. An adequate number of personnel for each work shift shall be designated. (Add) 20.14.2.4 Emergency Drills. Each on-site emergency response team shall conduct emergency drills on a regular basis, but not less than once every three months, and maintain records of drills conducted. (Amd) 20.15 Storage Occupancies Including Storage Groups S-1 and S-2. (Del) 20.15.5 Bulk Storage Elevators. Delete section. (Add) 20.16.1.1.1 Permits. Permits, if required, shall comply with section 1.12.6 of this code. (Del) 20.17 Historical Buildings. Delete section. Chapter 21 Airports and Heliports (Amd) 21.2.3.1* Airport terminal buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the CSFSC. Chapter 22 Automobile Wrecking Yards (Amd) 22.8 Burning Operations. Burning operations shall be in accordance with Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 22a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Chapter 25 Grandstands and Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures (Amd) 25.1.1 The location, protection, and maintenance of grandstands and bleachers, folding and telescopic seating, tents and membrane structures shall meet the requirements of this chapter. Seating facilities located in the open air or within enclosed or semi-enclosed structures, such as tents, membrane structures and stadium complexes, shall comply with the CSFSC, the provisions of section 29-140 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and the regulations adopted pursuant to section 29-140 and this chapter. (Amd) 25.5.1.1 Use of Membrane Roofs. Membrane roofs shall be used in accordance with the following: (1) Membrane materials shall not be used where fire resistance ratings are required for walls or roofs. (2) Where every part of the roof, including the roof membrane, is not less than 240 inches (6100 mm) above any floor, balcony, or gallery, a noncombustible membrane shall be permitted to be used as the roof in any type of construction as permitted by the SBC. (3) With approval of the AHJ, membrane materials shall be permitted to be used where every part of the roof membrane is sufficiently above every significant fire potential such that the imposed temperature cannot exceed the capability of the membrane, including seams, to maintain its structural integrity. (Del) 25.5.2.3 Delete section. (Del) 25.5.2.4 Delete section. (Add) 25.5.3.1.1 The requirements of section 25.5.3 of this code do not apply to air-supported and air-inflated structures as defined in the Connecticut Mechanical Amusement Ride and Device Regulations, adopted pursuant to section 29-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Del) 25.6.4.3 Delete section. (Del) 25.6.4.4 Delete section. (Del) Chapter 25 Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Sites. Delete chapter. Chapter 28 Marinas, Boatyards, Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves (Amd) 28.1.1 The operation of marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs, boat condominiums, docking facilities associated with residential condominiums, multiple-docking facilities at multiple-family residences, and all associated piers, docks and floats shall comply with NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, and section 28.1 of this code. Chapter 30 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages (Amd) 30.1.1.1 Motor fuel dispensing facilities, marine/motor fuel dispensing facilities, motor fuel dispensing facilities located inside buildings, and fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facilities shall comply with the provisions of the CSFSC, SBC, sections 30.1 and 30.3 of this code and NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. (Add) 30.2.1 Application. The construction and protection of, as well as the control of hazards in, garages used for major repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and any sales and servicing facilities associated therewith shall comply with the provisions of the CSFSC, SBC, sections 30.2 and 30.3 of this code and NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. Chapter 32 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages and Approved Production Facilities (Amd) 32.1 General. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of soundstages and approved production facilities used in motion picture and television productions shall comply with the CFSC, SBC, NFPA 140, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations and this chapter. Chapter 34 General Storage (Del) 34.5.6 Security Service. Delete section. (Del) 34.8 Protection of Rubber Tires. Delete section. (Del) 34.9 Protection of Roll Paper. Delete section. (Del) Chapter 37 Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems. Delete chapter. Chapter 42 Refueling (Amd) 42.2.1.1 New and existing automotive service stations, service stations located inside buildings, and fleet vehicle service stations, as well as the refueling processes at these facilities, shall comply with CSFSC, SBC, NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, and sections 42.2 to 42.8, inclusive (for repair garages see Chapter 30), of this code. Chapter 43 Spraying, Dipping, and Coating Using Flammable or Combustible Materials (Amd) 43.1.1 Operations involving the spray application of flammable and combustible materials shall comply with the provisions of the CSFSC, SBC, NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, and section 43.1 of this code. Chapter 45 Combustible Fibers (Del) 45.2.2 Delete section. (Del) 45.7 Storage of Hay, Straw, and Other Similar Agricultural Products. Delete section. Chapter 50 COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT (Amd) 50.1.1* The operation, inspection and maintenance of commercial cooking equipment having a commercial kitchen exhaust hood as required elsewhere in this code shall comply with this chapter. This chapter shall not apply to Type II kitchen exhaust hoods as defined by the International Mechanical Code®. (Del) 50.1.3 Delete section. (Amd) 50.2.1.6 All solid fuel cooking appliances shall be maintained as required in NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, and in sections 14.8 and 14.9 of this code. (Amd) Chapter 58 Gas Equipment and Piping. (Add) 58.1 General Provisions. (Add) 58.1.1 Application. (Add) 58.1.1.1 The installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment, and related accessories shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, the CSFSC, SBC and NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code. (Add) 58.1.1.2 Fuel gases include natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum gas in the vapor phase only, liquefied petroleum gas-air mixtures, and mixtures of these gases, plus gas air mixtures within the flammable range with the fuel gas or the flammable component of a mixture being a commercially distributed product. (Amd) Chapter 59 Fire and Explosion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems. (Add) 59.1 General Provisions. (Add) 59.1.1 Application. (Add) 59.1.1.1 The cleaning and purging of new and existing flammable gas piping found in electric generating plants and in industrial, institutional, and commercial applications shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, the CSFSC, SBC and NFPA 56 Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems. (Add) 59.1.1.2 Coverage of fuel gas piping systems shall extend from the point of delivery or source valve to the gas-consuming equipment isolation valve. Chapter 60 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Amd) 60.1.1 Applicability. Occupancies containing high hazard contents shall comply with this chapter in addition to other applicable requirements of this code, the CSFSC, SBC, and NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code. Chapter 61 AEROSOL PRODUCTS (Amd) 61.1.1.1* The manufacture, storage, use, handling and display of aerosol products shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, sections 60.1 to 60.4, inclusive, of this code, the CSFSC, SBC, and NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products. Chapter 63 Compressed Gasses and Cryogenic Fluids (Amd) 63.1.1.1* The installation, storage, use and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks in all occupancies shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, sections 60.1 to 60.4, inclusive, of this Code, the CSFSC, SBC, and NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code. (Amd) Chapter 65 Sparklers and Fountains and Flame Effects Before a Proximate Audience. (Del) 65.1 Delete section. (Del) 65.2 Delete section. (Del) 65.3 Delete section. (Add) 65.4.3 The use of flame effect materials or devices governed by NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal. (Add) 65.4.4 When LP-Gas is used as the fuel source for flame effects before a proximate audience, and where a separation distance of 20 feet (6.1 meters) is not practical, reduction of distances shall be permitted with the approval of the State Fire Marshal. (Del) 65.5 Delete section. (Del) 65.6 Delete section. (Del) 65.7 Delete section. (Del) 65.8 Delete section. (Del) 65.9 Delete section. (Amd) 65.10 Sale, Handling, and Storage of Sparklers and Fountains. (Amd) 65.10.2 Special Limits for Retail Sales of Sparklers and Fountains. (Amd) 65.10.2.7 Noncomplying Fireworks. The retail sales of fireworks that do not comply with the regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as set forth in 16 CFR 1500 and 1507, inclusive, the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 CFR 100 to 178, inclusive, and section 29-356 of the Connecticut General Statutes, including their related storage and display for sale, shall be prohibited. Chapter 66 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS (Amd) 66.1.1* The storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids, including waste liquids, as defined and classified in this chapter, shall comply with this chapter, sections 60.1 to 60.4, inclusive, of this code, the CSFSC, SBC, and NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. Chapter 69 Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Liquefied Natural Gasses (Amd) 69.1.1.1 The storage, use, and handling of liquefied petroleum gases (LP-Gas) and the maintenance and installation of LP-Gas systems shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, Sections 60.1 to 60.4, inclusive, of this Code, the CSFSC, SBC, and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. (Add) 69.1.3 Written Emergency Plan. A written emergency response plan is required for industrial plants, bulk plants, and dispensing stations. The facility emergency plan, when required, shall be in writing and amended as required at least every two years. Written documentation of the current emergency plan shall be maintained at the facility and shall be provided upon written request to the local fire marshal and emergency response agencies. The fire safety analysis and special fire protection provisions referred to in section 6.25 of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, shall be incorporated into the emergency plan as appropriate. (Add) 69.2.1.4.1.3 LP-Gas fuel suppliers shall affix and maintain in a legible condition, their firm name(s) and emergency telephone number(s) in a readily visible location on or near LP-Gas supplier-owned Department of Transportation (DOT) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) containers installed on a consumer’s premises. (Add) 69.2.1.4.1.3.1 The firm name(s) and emergency telephone number(s) on the containers shall be at least one half (1/2) inch high and of contrasting color to the container. (Add) 69.2.1.4.1.3.2 The emergency telephone number(s) shall be staffed 24 hours a day to ensure that the LP-Gas supplier is available in the event of an emergency at the consumer’s premises. (Add) 69.4.1.2 Cylinders, tanks or containers shall be filled, evacuated or transported only by the owner of the cylinder, tank or container or upon the owner’s authorization. Chapter 74 AMMONIUM NITRATE (Amd) 74.1 The storage of ammonium nitrate in the form of crystals, flakes, grains, or prills including fertilizer grade, dynamite grade, nitrous oxide grade, technical grade and other mixtures containing 60 percent or more by weight of ammonium nitrate shall comply with the Connecticut Explosives Code adopted pursuant to section 29-349 of the Connecticut General Statutes and NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code. |
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