Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Newington, CT enforces the 2018 Connecticut State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Newington, CT Muni. Code § 170-1.

Municipalities in Connecticut are not permitted to adopt an alternative Building Code, nor are they permitted to amend the State Building Code. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 29-253 (applicable to all municipalities). However, city, town, etc. may propose amendments to the state code that may apply either to the entire state, or areas where the conditions for the amendment may exist. Furthermore, the State Building Inspector may grant variations or exemptions where strict compliance with the code would entail practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 29-254 (variations and exemptions).

Helpful resources for Newington, Connecticut include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Connecticut

Residential Building Code

Connecticut adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Connecticut Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Newington adopted the 2015 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2018 Connecticut State Bldg. Code (2015 IRC)(Town of Newington , CT § 170-1 Adoption of standards.)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Newington ? Yes
Comments:

Table R301.2.1.1 (design criteria).

Comments

Municipalities in Connecticut are not permitted to adopt an alternative Building Code, nor are they permitted to amend the State Building Code. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 29-253 (applicable to all municipalities). However, city, town, etc. may propose amendments to the state code that may apply either to the entire state, or areas where the conditions for the amendment may exist. Furthermore, the State Building Inspector may grant variations or exemptions where strict compliance with the code would entail practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 29-254 (variations and exemptions).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Existing buildings undergoing repair, movement, alteration or additions and change of occupancy may comply with the 2015 International Existing Building Code. The permit applicant shall make the choice to comply with this code or the 2015 International Existing Building Code at the time of application for the building permit.

R101.2 – Scope (Exception).

The International Property Maintenance Code is not adopted by the State of Connecticut. Property maintenance shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code or the requirements of local property maintenance codes when such codes are adopted by the town, city or borough. References to the International Property Maintenance Code found within the body of the model document shall be considered null and void.

R101.4.3 (Property maintenance).

BUILDING, EXISTING. A building or structure, or portion thereof, erected in whole or in part, for which a legal building permit and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Buildings or structures or portions thereof erected prior to October 1, 1970 shall be deemed existing buildings regardless of the existence of a legal permit or a certificate of occupancy.

R202.1 (Definitions – BUILDING, EXISTING).

Commercial Building Code

Newington adopted the 2015 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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. 2018 Connecticut State Bldg. Code (2015 IBC)(Town of Newington , CT § C-410 Right of Referendum on Ordinances.)

...less than 10 days nor more than 30 days after the filing of the petition The ordinance shall be and void in the event that a majority of the electors voting thereon such majority consisting of...

Comments

The Building Code is applicable in all municipalities within the state.  Municipalities in Connecticut are not permitted to adopt an alternative Building Code, nor are they permitted to amend the State Building Code. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 29-253 (applicable to all municipalities). However, city, town, etc. may propose amendments to the state code that may apply either to the entire state, or areas where the conditions for the amendment may exist. Furthermore, the State Building Inspector may grant variations or exemptions where strict compliance with the code would entail practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 29-254 (variations and exemptions).

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 – Existing Structures includes certain requirements and provisions related to existing structures, including stairways, means of egress, and accessibility. Furthermore, the state also adopted the International Existing Building Code (2018 IEBC Amendments) as an alternative model of compliance for existing buildings. Conn. Agencies Regs. 29-252-1d.

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