Laws/Regulations
Current State Building Code
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code applies to projects with permit applications filed from October 1, 2022.- 2022 Connecticut State Building Code (including Errata #1)
- Errata #1 - Separate Document 4/12/2023
The 2016 Connecticut State Building Code applies to projects with permit applications filed from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018.
- 2016 Connecticut State Building Code (including Errata #1)
- Errata #1 – Separate Document 12/31/16
Adopted Model Codes
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code is based on the International Code Council’s widely-adopted 2021 International Codes and references the ICC A117.1-2017 standard for accessibility, and applies to projects with permit applications filed from October 1, 2022.
The 2022 SBC adopts the following model codes:
- 2021 International Building Code
- 2021 International Existing Building Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- 2021 International Residential Code
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings & Facilities
The 2018 Connecticut State Building Code is based on the International Code Council’s widely-adopted 2015 International Codes and references the ICC A117.1-2009 standard for accessibility, and applies to projects with permit applications filed from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2022.
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
The 2016 Connecticut State Building Code is based on the International Code Council’s widely-adopted 2015 International Codes, and applies to projects with permit applications filed from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018.
The 2016 SBC adopts the following model codes:
- 2012 International Building Code
- 2012 International Existing Building Code
- 2012 International Plumbing Code
- 2012 International Mechanical Code
- 2012 International Residential Code
- 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings & Facilities
Obtaining Model Codes
The model codes are viewable on their publisher’s web sites and can also be purchased:
Prior State Building Codes
The State of Connecticut has had a State Building Code since 1971, which has been amended or superseded many times since: