Connecticut: Codes, Standards & Regulations

The following Building, Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Codes are currently in effect.

The 2018 SBC adopts the following model codes:

2015 International Building Code
2015 International Existing Building Code
2015 International Plumbing Code
2015 International Mechanical Code
2015 International Residential Code
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings & Facilities

State Fire Safety Code:

2015 International Fire Code (Part III)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (Part IV)

State Fire Prevention Code:

2015 NFPA 1

CT State Building Code Effective 10-1-2018

CT State Fire Safety Code Effective 10-1-2018

NOTE: Effective October 1, 2022 - the State of Connecticut will adopt the 2022 Connecticut Building Code including the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code and the 2020 NEC Code. View more details here.

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Public Codes

2012 International Building Code Section 3109 “Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices”

2012 ICC International Building codes of CT Amendments Section 3109.1

2015 IECC Energy Code for Commercial Pools and Spas

Order Referenced ANSI/APSP Standards

2014 National Electrical Code

Operating Requirements - Connecticut Public Swimming Pool Design Guide with Addendum

ADA Requirements - YES

Pool Operator Certification - NO

Residential Codes

2012 ICC International Residential Code of CT Amendments & 2012 ICC IRC Section Appendix G

2015 IECC Energy Code for Residential pools and spas

Order Referenced ANSI/PHTA Standards

3 - 1999 Permanent Residential Spas
4 - 1999 Aboveground Pools
5 - 2003 Residential Pools
6 - 1999 Portable Spas
7 - 2006 Suction Entrapment Avoidance

Electrical Requirements

2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)