Building Codes Assistance Project

The final proposed drafts of the Connecticut State Building Code 2009 Amendments updating the state energy code to the 2006 IECC are pending approval by the Codes and Standards Committee. After approval at the September Codes and Standards meeting, a "Final" draft will be forwarded to the state Attorney General's Office, followed by filing with the Legislative Regulation Review Committee. The best estimate for the effective date of the changes is March of 2009.

Upload date: 07/09/08

On June 2, 2008, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed HB 5600, a bill requiring drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions connected to global warming. Titled "An Act Concerning Global Warming Solutions," the new law requires state agencies to calculate and list greenhouse gases produced in the state, come up with strategies to meet the new reduction goals, and start measuring the state's progress.

As apart of the Global Warming Solutions Act, Connecticut House Bill 5600, requires the state building inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee to revise the State Building Code to include the most stringent energy standards available and creates more stringent building construction energy standards. As of March 7, 2008 HB 5600 passed the House Environment Committee.  On March 26, 2008, HB 5600 was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security.