The Connecticut State Fire Safety Code: Title and Applicability

1. The Regulations of the Department of Public Safety, Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d and the adopted standard, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be known as the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
2. Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d, inclusive, shall apply to all buildings and areas adjacent thereto except premises used for manufacturing. The provisions of the code shall only apply to private dwellings occupied by one or two families with respect to smoke alarms.

Exception to (b): The provisions of Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d shall only apply to temporary tents, temporary portable shelters and temporary tension-membraned structures as defined in Section 3-2 of Section 29-292-9d to the extent called for by Sections 29-140-1a to 29-140-5a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies known as the Connecticut Tent and Portable Shelter Code.

Administration of the Code

Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d, inclusive, shall be administered as provided in Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Authority Having Jurisdiction

1. For the purposes of the regulations adopted by reference under Section 29-292, the Authority Having jurisdiction shall mean the State Fire Marshal regarding the proper administration, application, interpretation, and modification of the requirements contained within Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d, inclusive.
2. The local fire marshal shall make the initial determination concerning compliance with Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d, inclusive, except as expressly provided in the wording of a section.
3. A decision of the local fire marshal or State Fire Marshal may be appealed to the State Codes and Standards Committee in accordance with Section 29-309 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Plan Submittal and Review

Exception: Detached one and two family dwellings.

Variations or exemptions

In accordance with Section 29-296 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the State Fire Marshal reserves the right to modify the requirements of Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d and the adopted standard, inclusive, where the State Fire Marshal deems that strict compliance would entail practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, or is otherwise adjudged unwarranted, provided any such variation or exemption or approved equivalent or alternative compliance shall, in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal, secure the public safety.

Inspections

1. Each local fire marshal, the State Fire Marshal, and their respective designees, shall conduct inspections of buildings and facilities regulated by Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d, inclusive, within their jurisdiction as prescribed in Section 29-305 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
2. 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, and during the course of renovations, alterations, or modernizations for the purpose of satisfying themselves that all work is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

Fire Lanes

Each municipality may establish such fire lanes as are necessary and appropriate, giving consideration to the local area, fire suppression equipment available, and the method of attack utilized by the fire department.

Adopted Standard

The standards promulgated by the NFPA are available from the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269; telephone 1-800-344-3555

Connecticut Amendments

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 101, Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures, 1997 edition.

A section or subsection in the Connecticut Amendments preceded by "Del" indicates the deletion of this provision in the aforementioned 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.

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