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Connecticut State Fire Safety Code History

The Connecticut Fire Safety Code, as authorized by the 1947 General Assembly, was first published, and implemented on September 29, 1947.

 

September 29, 1947 - Connecticut Fire Safety Code

Established the first Fire Safety Code as authorized by the Connecticut General Assembly pursuant to Public Act 419 of the Public Acts of 1947. This code was published in progressive installments as follows:

 

September 29, 1947

Added Sections 172-1-1 to 172-1-25 dealing with Places of Assembly to

the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (see Connecticut Law Journal September 29, 1947 page 5)

 

January 19, 1948

Revised current regulations and added Sections 172-1-26 to 172-1-67

dealing with Hotels, Outside Stairs and Heating and Cooking Facilities to the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (see Connecticut Law Journal January 19, 1948 page 2)

 

June 28, 1948

Revised current regulations and added Sections 172-1-68 to 172-1-134

dealing with Hospitals and Convalescent Homes to the Administrative

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

 

*See document titled 1947 CFSC with 1949 Statute revisions that includes revised section numbers that were changed in 1949.

 

December 15, 1953

Revised current regulations and added Sections 172-1-135 to 172-1-175

dealing with Schools to the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut

State Agencies

 

April 27, 1954

Revised current regulations and added Sections 172-1-176 to 172-1-203

dealing with Boarding Homes to the Administrative Regulations of

Connecticut State Agencies

 

 

August 10, 1954

Revised current regulations added Sections 172-1-204 to 172-1-213

dealing with Rooming Houses to the Administrative Regulations of

Connecticut State Agencies (see Connecticut Law Journal August 10, 1954 page 15)

 

January 11, 1955

Revised current regulations added Sections 172-1-214 to 172-1-230

dealing with Child Day Care Centers to the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (see Connecticut Law Journal January 11, 1955 page 8)

 

1956 Connecticut Fire Safety Code

(Revised to January 1, 1956 – various effective dates)

 

The Connecticut Fire Safety Code had been published in progressive installments since September of 1947. This edition was a compilation of all regulations and amendments as of January 1, 1956.

 

August 27, 1957

Revised current regulations for construction and use of buildings of combustible construction; Sections 29-40-67 to 29-40-68 for hospitals, Sections 29-40-101 to 29-40-102 for convalescent homes, Sections 29-40-132 for schools, and Section 29-40-173 to 29-40-174 for boarding homes.

 

September 3, 1968

Revised current regulations added Section 29-40-150a dealing with private schools for trade instruction.

 

*See document titled CFSC prior to 11-30-1971 that contains the 1956 Connecticut Fire Safety Code (CFSC) with the 1957 & 1968 revisions prior to November 30, 1971.

 

1971 State Fire Safety Code

(Effective November 30, 1971)

 

Sections 29-41-1.01 to 29-41-18.25 and Appendix, inclusive, of the

Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

 

 

1981 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

(Effective September 1, 1981)

 

Section 29-41-19 of the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State

Agencies

 

1987 Connecticut Fire Safety Code

(Effective April 15, 1987)

 

Section 29-292-1 of the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State

Agencies (see Connecticut Law Journal March 10, 1987 page 48C)

• Adopts 1985 edition of National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 101, Life Safety Code, (NFPA 101) with Connecticut Amendments

 

1989 Connecticut Fire Safety Code

(Effective October 16, 1989)

 

Section 29-292-1b of the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

• Adopts 1988 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments

 

1994 Connecticut Fire Safety Code

(Effective June 15, 1994)

 

Section 29-292-1c of the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

• Adopts 1991 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments
• Effective April 25, 1997, errata and revisions were issued for the

1994 Connecticut Fire Safety Code

 

1999 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

(Effective May 1, 1999)

Sections 29-292-1d to 29-292-9d, inclusive, of the Administrative

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

• Adopts 1997 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments
• 2000 Connecticut Amendment to the 1999 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code (Effective April 7, 2000)

 

2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

(Effective December 31, 2005)

The regulations of the Department of Public Safety, sections 29-292-1e to 29-292-25e, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

• The provisions of Part I, Part II and Part V of this code shall apply to all occupancies and uses located within a building or structure.
• Adopts 2003 edition of International Fire Code (IFC) with Connecticut Amendments as Part III for new construction, renovations, additions, or change of use built on or after December 31, 2005.
• Adopts 2003 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments as Part IV for existing construction built prior to December 31, 2005.
• Adopts 2003 edition of NFPA 1 with Connecticut Amendments as Part V for Maintenance and Operational Issues for all occupancies and uses located within buildings and structures.

2009 Connecticut Amendment to the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code (Effective August 1, 2009)

• Changes and revisions made to the 2005 CSFSC.

2012 Connecticut Amendment to the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code (Effective October 2, 2012)

• Part V was removed for maintenance and operational issues after the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code was adopted effective June 1, 2010.

2016 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

(Effective October 1, 2016)

• Adopts 2012 edition of International Fire Code (IFC) with Connecticut Amendments as Part III for new construction, renovations, additions, or change of use built on or after December 31, 2005.
• Adopts 2012 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments as Part IV for existing construction built prior to December 31, 2005.

 

2018 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

(Effective October 1, 2018)

• Adopts 2015 edition of International Fire Code (IFC) with Connecticut Amendments as Part III for new construction, renovations, or change of use built on or after December 31, 2005.

• Adopts 2015 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments as Part IV for existing construction built prior to December 31, 2005.

   

  2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

  (Effective October 1, 2022)

• Adopts 2021 edition of International Fire Code (IFC) with Connecticut Amendments as Part III for new construction, renovations, additions, or change of use built on or after January 1, 2006.
• Adopts 2021 edition of NFPA 101 with Connecticut Amendments as Part IV for existing construction built prior to January 1, 2006.
• Effective April 12, 2023, errata and revisions were issued for the

2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code

 

The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Connecticut State Library has copies of all editions for review.

Revised to June 27, 2024