Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 29 - Public Safety and State Police › 291a - Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code › Section 29-291a-9a - Connecticut Amendments

Current through July 10, 2024
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.
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(Del)
1.4.4
Delete section.
(Del)
1.6 Enforcement.
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(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.
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				section.
(Del)
1.7.9 Impersonation.
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(Del)
1.7.10 Investigation.
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(Del)
1.7.11 Plans and Specification.
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				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.
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				section.
(Del)
1.11.3 Emergency Response Records.
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				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
Table 1.12.19(a) Permit
						  Requirements
Operations and Materials
Permit Required
Cross Reference
Section No.
Aerosol Products
To store or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or
						  Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 lb (226.8kg)
61.1.2
Aircraft Fuel Servicing
To provide aircraft fuel servicing
42.10.1.2
Aircraft Hangars
To service or repair aircraft
21.1.1
Airport Terminal Buildings
To operate an airport terminal building
21.2.2.1
Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy
To operate an ambulatory health care
						  occupancy
20.6.1.1
Ammonium Nitrate
To store
65.10.2
Apartment Buildings and Dormitories
To operate an apartment building or
						  dormitory
20.9.1.1
Assembly Occupancies
To operate an assembly occupancy
20.1.1.1
Automatic Fire Suppression System
Final system certification and periodic
						  inspection/testing afterward. To operate or remove from service any automatic
						  fire suppression system and related equipment
13.1.1.1,
50.4.2
Automobile Wrecking Yards
To operate automobile wrecking yards
22.2
Automotive Fuel Servicing
To provide automotive fuel servicing
42.2.2.1, 42.11.2.2.4, 42.11.3.1
Battery System
To operate stationary lead-acid battery systems having
						  an electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gal (379 L) in sprinklered buildings
						  or 50 gal (189 L) in nonsprinklered buildings
52.2
Business Occupancies
To operate a business occupancy
20.13.1.1
Candles, Open Flames, and Portable
						  Cooking
To use in connection with assembly areas, dining areas
						  of restaurants or drinking establishments
20.1.1.1
Fairs - No Rides
To conduct the events
10.15.1
Cellulose Nitrate Film
To store, handle or use
20.15.7.2
Cellulose Nitrate Plastic
To store or handle more than 25 lbs.
						  (11.3kg)
43.1.1.4
Cleanrooms
To operate
23.3
Combustible Fibers
To store or handle combustible fibers greater than 100
						  ft3. (2.8 m3)
45.1.3
Combustible Material Storage
To store more than 2500 ft3
						  (70.8 m3) gross volume
10.19.2;
19.1.1;
31.1.2
Commercial Rubbish-Handling Operation
To operate
19.1.1
Consumer Fireworks (1.4G)
To sell, handle on-site, manufacture and store consumer
						  fireworks (1.4G)
65.5.2,
65.11.3.1
Compressed Gasses
1) To store, use, or handle compressed gasses in excess
						  of the amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(b)
2) When the compressed gasses in use or storage exceed
						  the amount listed in Table 1.12.8(b), to repair damage to, abandon, remove,
						  place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a compressed
						  gas system.
63.1.2
Cryogens
To produce, store, or handle cryogens in excess of
						  amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(c)
Exception: Where federal or other state regulations
						  apply or for a fuel system of a vehicle
63.1.2
Cutting and Welding Operation
To operate within a jurisdiction
41.1.5,
41.3.2.2, 41.3.2.2.21
Day-Care Occupancies
To operate a day-care occupancy
20.3.1.1
Drycleaning Plants
To engage in business of dry-cleaning or to change to a
						  more hazardous cleaning solvent
24.2
Dust-Producing Operations
To operate a grain elevator, flour mill, starch mill,
						  feed mill, or plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or
						  sugar, etc.
40.2
Educational Occupancy
To operate an educational occupancy
20.2.1.1
Exhibit and Trade Shows
To operate all exhibits and trade shows held within a
						  jurisdiction
20.1.5.5.1
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related
						  Equipment
To operate or remove from service any fire alarm and
						  detection equipment and related equipment
13.1.1.1
Fire Hydrants and Water-Control Valves
To use a fire hydrant or operate a water-control valve
						  intended for fire suppression purposes on private property
13.1.1.1
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment
To operate or remove from service any fire pumps,
						  jockey pumps, controllers, generators, or related equipment
13.1.1.1
Flame Effects
To use flame effects before an audience
65.4.2
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
1) To use or operate, repair or modify a pipeline for
						  the on-site transportation of flammable or combustible liquids
2) To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of
						  5 gallons or in excess of 10 gallons outside a building
Exception: A permit is not required for the
						  following:
a) the storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel
						  tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motor boat, mobile power plant, or mobile
						  heating plant unless such storage in the opinion of the AHJ would cause an
						  unsafe condition.
b) The storage or use of paints, oils varnishes, or
						  similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance,
						  painting, or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days.
3) To store, handle or use Class II or Class III A
						  liquids in excess of 25 gallons in a building or in excess of 60 gallons
						  outside a building.
Exception: Fuel oil used in conjunction with
						  oil-burning equipment
4) To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an
						  underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other
						  than approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing
						  purposes
5) To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants,
						  terminals, wells, fuel dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries, and
						  similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced,
						  processed, transported, stored, dispensed, or used
6) To alter, clean, repair, line with a protective
						  coating, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service, or otherwise
						  dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank
66.1.5
Fruit Ripening
To operate a fruit ripening process
63.1.2
Health Care Facility
To operate a health care occupancy
20.4.1.1
Hazardous Materials
1) To store, transport on site, dispense, use, or
						  handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table
						  1.12.8(d)
2) To repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of
						  service, close, or substantially modify a storage facility or other area
						  regulated by Chapter 60 of this code when the hazardous materials in use or
						  storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(d)
Chapter 60
High-Piled Combustible Storage
To use any building or portion thereof as a high-piled
						  storage area exceeding 500 ft2 (46.45
						  m2)
20.15.8.2
Hot Work Operations
For hot work. For additional permit requirements for
						  hot work operations, see section 41.1.5 of this code
41.1.5,
41.3.4
Hotels and Bed and Breakfast
						  Establishments
To operate a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast
						  establishment
20.8.1.1
Industrial Occupancies
To operate an industrial occupancy
20.14.1.1
Industrial Ovens and Furnaces
To operate industrial ovens and furnaces covered by
						  Chapter 51 of this code
51.1.2.1
Laboratories
To operate
23.6
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
To store, use, handle, or dispense LP-Gas of 125
						  gallons (water capacity) aggregate capacity or greater
42.11.2.2.4,
69.1.2
Liquid- or Gas-Fueled Vehicles
To display, compete, or demonstrate liquid- or
						  gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings
20.1.5.5.1
Lumberyards and Woodworking Plants
To store lumber exceeding 100,000 board
						  feet
31.2
Marine Craft Fuel Servicing
To provide marine craft fuel servicing
42.9.1.4
Membrane Structures, Tents, and Canopies -
						  Permanent
To locate, erect, or place
25.1.2
Membrane Structures, Tents, and Canopies
						  -Temporary
To operate an air-supported temporary membrane
						  structure or tent having an area in excess of 200
						  ft2 (18.6 m2) or a canopy
						  in excess of 400 ft2 (37.2
						  m2)
Exception: Temporary membrane structures,
						  tents, or canopy structures used exclusively for
						  camping
25.1.2
Mercantile Occupancies
To operate a mercantile occupancy
20.12.1.1
Organic Coatings
To operate and maintain a facility that manufactures
						  organic coatings
43.1.1.4
Organic Peroxide Formulations
To store, transport on site, use, or handle materials
						  in excess of amounts listed in Tables 1.12.8 (c) and (d)
Chapter 75
Outside Storage of Tires
To store more than 500 tires outdoors
33.1.2
Oxidizers
To store, transport on site, use, or handle materials
						  in excess of amounts listed in Tables 1.12.8 (c) and (d).
Chapter 70
Parade Floats
To use a parade float for public performance,
						  presentation, spectacle, entertainment or parade
10.17.1
Places of Assembly, Including Special Amusement
						  Buildings
To operate a place of assembly
10.15.1,
20.1.1.1
Pyrotechnic Articles
To manufacture, store, or sell pyrotechnic articles,
						  including sparklers and fountains
65.2.3,
65.3.3,
65.5.2,
65.10.3.2
Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate
						  Audience
To display and use pyrotechnic materials before a
						  proximate audience
65.3.3
Pyroxylin Plastics
To store, handle, assemble, or manufacture pyroxylin
						  plastics
43.1.1.4
Refrigeration Equipment
To operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or system
						  regulated by this code
53.1.3
Repair Garages and Service Stations
To operate service stations and repair
						  garages
30.1.1.3,
30.2.1.1
Residential Board and Care Occupancies
To operate a residential board and care
						  occupancy
20.5.1.1
Rocketry Manufacturing
To manufacture model rocket motors
65.7.2
Rooftop Heliports
To operate a rooftop heliport
21.3.2.1
Solvent extraction
To store, use and handle
44.3
Special Outdoor Events, Carnivals, and
						  Fairs
To locate and operate special outdoor events, carnivals
						  and fairs
10.16.1
Special Structures and High-Rise
						  Buildings
To operate special structures and high-rise
						  buildings
20.16.1.1.1
Spraying or Dipping of Flammable Finish
To operate any spray room, spray booth, or preparation
						  work station, or to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable
						  or combustible liquids or powder coatings
43.1.1.4
Standpipe System
To operate or remove from service any standpipe system
						  and related equipment
13.1.1.1
Storage Occupancies
To operate a storage occupancy
20.15.1.1
Special Outdoor Events
To locate and operate special outdoor
						  events
10.15.1
Tar Kettles
To place a tar kettle, placement shall be obtained
						  prior to the placement of a tar kettle
16.7.1.2
Tire-Rebuilding Plants
To operate and maintain a tire-rebuilding
						  plant
20.15.4.2
Tire Storage
To use an open area or portion thereof to store tires
						  in excess of 500 tires
20.15.4.2
Torch-Applied Roofing Operation
To use a torch to apply roofing
						  materials
16.6.1
Wood Products
To store chips, hogged material, lumber or plywood in
						  excess of 200 ft3 (5.7
						  m3)
31.2
(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
Standard
reference
number
Title
NFPA 10
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 11
Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam,
						  2010 edition
NFPA 12
Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 12A
Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009
						  edition
NFPA 13
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
						  2010 edition
NFPA 13D
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
						  One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2010 edition
NFPA 13R
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
						  Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories in Height, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 14
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
						  Systems, 2010 edition
NFPA 15
Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire
						  Protection, 2012 edition
NFPA 16
Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler
						  and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 edition
NFPA 17
Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009
						  edition
NFPA 17A
Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009
						  edition
NFPA 20
Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for
						  Fire Protection, 2010 edition
NFPA 22
Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection,
						  2008 edition
NFPA 24
Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
						  Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2010 edition
NFPA 25
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
						  of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 edition
NFPA 30
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 30A
Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair
						  Garages, 2012 edition
NFPA 30B
Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol
						  Products, 2011 edition
NFPA 31
Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment,
						  2011 edition
NFPA 32
Standard for Drycleaning Plants, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 33
Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or
						  Combustible Liquids, 2011 edition
NFPA 34
Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using
						  Flammable or Combustible Liquids, 2011 edition
NFPA 35
Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 36
Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants, 2009
						  editions
NFPA 37
Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
						  Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2010 edition
NFPA 40
Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose
						  Nitrate Motion Picture Film, 2011 edition
NFPA 45
Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
						  Chemicals, 2011 edition
NFPA 51
Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel
						  Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Process, 2007 edition
NFPA 51A
Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 51B
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting,
						  and Other Hot Work, 2009 edition
NFPA 52
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems
						  Code, 2010 edition
NFPA 54
National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition
NFPA 55
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 56
Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention During
						  Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems, 2014 edition
NFPA 58
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 edition including
						  TIA's 11-2 and 11-3
NFPA 59
Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, 2012 edition
NFPA 59A
Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of
						  Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2009 edition
NFPA 61
Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust
						  Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2008
						  edition
NFPA 68
Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration
						  Venting, 2007 edition
NFPA 69
Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2008
						  edition
NFPA 70
National Electrical
						  Code
®
, 2011 edition, as amended by
						  the State Building Code
NFPA 72®
National Fire Alarm
						  Code
®
, 2010 edition
NFPA 75
Standard for Protection of Information Technology
						  Equipment, 2009 edition
NFPA 76
Standard for Fire Protection of Telecommunications
						  Facilities, 2009 edition
NFPA 80
Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives,
						  2010 edition
NFPA 82
Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling
						  Systems and Equipment, 2009 edition
NFPA 85
Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 86
Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 88A
Standard for Parking Structures, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 90A
Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and
						  Ventilating Systems, 2012 edition
NFPA 90B
Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and
						  Air Conditioning Systems, 2012 edition
NFPA 91
Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of
						  Vapors, Gasses, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 92
Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 96
Standard on Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
						  Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011 edition
NFPA 99
Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition
NFPA
						  101®
Life Safety Code® - See
						  the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
						  29-292
						  of the Connecticut General Statutes, known as the Connecticut State Fire Safety
						  Code
NFPA 102
Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic
						  Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures, 2011 edition
NFPA 105
Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening
						  Protectives, 2010 edition
NFPA 110
Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 111
Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and
						  Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition
NFPA 120
Standard for Fire Protection in Coal Mines, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 122
Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in
						  Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Mineral Processing facilities, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 130
Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail
						  Systems, Refer to the Regulations adopted pursuant to Chapter 538a of the
						  Connecticut General Statutes
NFPA 140
Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production
						  Studio Soundstages and Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations,
						  2008 edition
NFPA 150
Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing
						  Facilities, 2009 edition
NFPA 160
Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an
						  Audience, 2011 edition
NFPA 170
Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2009
						  edition
NFPA 204
Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 211
Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid
						  Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2010 edition
NFPA 220
Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 221
Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and
						  Fire Barrier Walls, 2012 edition
NFPA 232
Standard for the Production of Records, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 241
Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and
						  Demolition Operations, 2009 edition
NFPA 251
Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction
						  and Materials, 2006 edition
NFPA 252
Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008
						  edition
NFPA 253
Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of
						  Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 255
Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning
						  Characteristics of Building Materials, 2006 edition
NFPA 256
Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2003
						  edition
NFPA 257
Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block
						  Assemblies, 2007 edition
NFPA 259
Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building
						  Materials, 2008 edition
NFPA 260
Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for
						  Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture, 2009
						  edition
NFPA 261
Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of
						  Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering
						  Cigarettes, 2009 edition
NFPA 265
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire
						  Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 268
Exterior Wall Assemblies, Test for Ignitability, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 271
Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke
						  Release rates for Materials and Products Using Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter,
						  2009 edition
NFPA 285
Standard Methods of Test for the Evaluation of
						  Flammability Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 286
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating
						  Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 288
Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door
						  Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2007
						  edition
NFPA 289
Standard Methods of Fire Test for Individual Fuel
						  Packages, 2009 edition
NFPA 302
Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial
						  Motor Craft, 2010 edition
NFPA 303
Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards,
						  2011 edition
NFPA 307
Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of
						  Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2011 edition
NFPA 312
Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During
						  Construction, Repair, and Lay-Up, 2011 edition
NFPA 318
Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor
						  Fabrication Facilities, 2012 edition
NFPA 326
Standard for Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for
						  Entry, Cleaning, or Repair, 2010 edition
NFPA 385
Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and
						  Combustible Liquids, 2007 edition
NFPA 400
Hazardous Materials Code, 2010 edition
NFPA 407
Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 408
Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers,
						  2010 edition
NFPA 409
Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2011 edition
NFPA 410
Standard on Aircraft Maintenance, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 415
Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp
						  Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition
NFPA 418
Standard for Heliports, 2011 edition
NFPA 430
Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers,
						  2004 edition
NFPA 432
Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations,
						  2002 edition
NFPA 434
Code for the Storage of Pesticides, 2002
						  edition
NFPA 484
Standard for Combustible Metals, 2012
						  edition
NFPA 490
Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate, 2002
						  edition
NFPA 495
Explosive Materials Code, 2010 edition
NFPA 498
Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for
						  Vehicles Transporting Explosives, 2010 edition
NFPA 501
Standard on Manufactured Housing, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 501A
Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home
						  Installations, Sites, and Communities, 2009 edition
NFPA 505
Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks
						  Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and
						  Operation, 2011 edition
NFPA 560
Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene
						  Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation, 2007 edition
NFPA 654
Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions
						  from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate
						  Solids, 2006 edition
NFPA 655
Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions,
						  2007 edition
NFPA 664
Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in
						  Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2012 edition
NFPA 701
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of
						  Textiles and Films, 2010 edition
NFPA 703
Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire
						  Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2012 edition
NFPA 704
Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards
						  of Materials for Emergency Response, 2012 edition
NFPA 750
Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2010
						  edition
NFPA 801
Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling
						  Radioactive Materials, 2008 edition
NFPA 909
Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties
						  - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship, 2010 edition
NFPA 1122
Code for Model Rocketry - See the Regulations of
						  Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
						  29-367
						  of the Connecticut General Statutes, known as the Connecticut Model Rocketry
						  Code
NFPA 1123
Code for Fireworks Display, 2010 edition
NFPA 1124
Standard for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage,
						  and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006
						  edition
NFPA 1125
Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power
						  Rocket Motors, 2012 edition
NFPA 1126
Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate
						  Audience, 2011 edition
NFPA 1127
Code for High Power Rocketry, 2008 edition
NFPA 1141
Standard for Fire Protection in Planned Building
						  Groups, 1998 edition
NFPA 1142
Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire
						  Fighting, 2012 edition
NFPA 1144
Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from
						  Wildland Fire, 2008 edition
NFPA 1192
Standard on Recreational Vehicles, 2011
						  edition
NFPA 1194
Standard on Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds,
						  2011 edition
NFPA 1600
Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business
						  Continuity Programs, 2011 edition
NFPA 1963
Standard for Fire Hose Connections, 2009
						  edition
NFPA 2001
Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,
						  2012 edition
NFPA 5000TM
Building Construction and Safety
						  CodeTM - See the Regulations of Connecticut State
						  Agencies adopted pursuant to section
						  29-252
						  of the Connecticut General Statutes, known as the State Building
						  Code
(Amd)
2.3.3 ASME Publications.
American Society of
				Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990
ASME A13.1, Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems,
				1996 edition
ASME/ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators - See
				the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-192
				of the Connecticut General Statutes, known as the Connecticut Safety Code for
				Elevators and Escalators.
ASME/ANSI A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
				Escalators - See the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant
				to section
				29-192
				of the Connecticut General Statutes, known as the Connecticut Safety Code for
				Elevators and Escalators.
ASME B31, Code for Pressure Piping, 1998 edition
ASME B31.3, Process Piping, 2008 edition
ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, "Rules for the
				Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels," 1998 edition
ASME Code Case Interpretations and Addenda, 1998 edition
(Add)
2.3.16 Regulations of Connecticut State
				Agencies.
State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services,
				Division of Construction Services
State Building Code.
See the Regulations of
				Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-252
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
See the
				Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-292
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Fireworks and Special Effects Code.
See the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-357
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Safety Code for Elevators and
				Escalators.
See the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted
				pursuant to section
				29-192
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Tent and Portable Shelter Code.
See
				the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-140 of
				the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Explosives Code.
See the Regulations
				of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-349
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Model Rocketry Code.
See the
				Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies adopted pursuant to section
				29-367
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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.