Connecticut Building Code Adoption Procedures and Training Requirements
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Summary
The Connecticut House passed HB05401 on April 9, 2026, amending the state's building code adoption and revision procedures and establishing mandatory training requirements for code enforcement officials. The bill requires a one-year implementation period for training and education programs. The legislation passed the House 29-0 with amendment Schedule A and now proceeds through the legislative process.
What changed
HB05401 makes comprehensive revisions to Connecticut's building code adoption and amendment procedures. The bill establishes a mandatory one-year implementation period specifically for training and code enforcement education programs. Key provisions require enhanced procedures for adopting, revising, and amending the State Building Code.
Construction firms, code enforcement officials, and municipal authorities should prepare for new training mandates and procedural changes to building code adoption. The one-year implementation window will require coordination between state agencies, local building departments, and training providers to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
What to do next
- Monitor HB05401 as it proceeds through the Connecticut Senate
- Prepare for one-year training implementation period requirements
- Review building code adoption procedures under proposed revisions
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ChangeBridge / Connecticut / HB05401 Passed HB05401 House Bill Passed 2026-04-09
An Act Concerning The Procedure For Adopting, Revising And Amending The State Building Code And Requiring Related Training.
To make various revisions relating to the adoption of, and revisions and amendments to, the State Building Code and to establish a one-year implementation period for training and code enforcement education.
Bill Details
State Connecticut
Session 2026 General Assembly
Chamber House
Official Source www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillst...
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Sponsors
Public Safety and Security Committee Greg Howard (Rep - R) Ben Mcgorty (Rep - R) Tom Delnicki (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 H House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A 2026-04-09 H House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 3940 2026-04-01 H File Number 325 2026-04-01 H House Calendar Number 244 2026-04-01 H Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House 2026-04-01 H Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office 2026-03-26 H Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM 2026-03-17 H Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 2026-03-17 H Joint Favorable 2026-02-27 H Public Hearing 03/05 2026-02-26 H Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
Votes
2026-03-17 PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) Yea: 29 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-26 J Public Safety and Security
Amendments
2026-04-09 House Schedule A LCO# 3940 (D)
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-25 Introduced 2026-04-01 Comm Sub Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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