AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE, STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND FIRE SAFETY CODE.

Summary

The law gives the State Building Inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee new authority to adopt a state building code based on a national model, limits how often the code can be changed, and sets a six‑year minimum between major revisions. It also bars new building standards from 2026 to 2032 except for narrow, emergency or federally‑required changes, and requires a statewide education program for officials and industry professionals. The goal is to keep codes current, protect public safety, and help address the state’s housing shortage while conserving energy.

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