AIA Connecticut

Building Performance & Regulations

This committee focuses on code related issues as well as the performance of building materials for systems. It plans programs on Connecticut codes, ADA requirements and building regulations. It works with the Government Affairs Committee by evaluating the effect of legislative initiatives on codes and with the Education Committee by reviewing the use of materials in buildings. The committee has led outreach to other industry organizations and to the public at large.

♦Committee Members

Meetings are for members only. See Calendar / Meetings section for dates (Schedule information subject to change.)

►2009 International Energy Conservation Code Spreadsheets
►High Performance Building Construction links below
►Architectural C, A & S links below

MEMORANDUM

TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Louis J. Free, Chairman, Codes Amendment Subcommittee
DATE: January 25, 2012
SUBJECT: 2012 International CODE COUNCIL'S FAMILY OF CODES
Code proposals will be accepted until MARCH 30, 2012

This correspondence is to inform you that the State Codes and Standards Committee, Codes Amendment Subcommittee, in conjunction with the Office of the State Building Inspector, is starting the process of reviewing the 2012 International Code Council's Family of Codes for the next Connecticut code cycle. The codes under review are the following:

2012 IBC - International Building Code
2012 IMC - International Mechanical Code
2012 IPC - International Plumbing Code
2012 IEBC - International Existing Building Code
2011 NEC - National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
2012 IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
2012 IRC - International Residential Code

The Subcommittee will also consider proposals regarding the 2012 International Fire Code.

Please be advised that the Codes Amendment Subcommittee has established a procedure for the submittal of code changes to assist in identifying necessary changes to the 2012 International Code Council's Family of Codes. The Subcommittee will only consider code change proposals that are on the proper form-any proposal not on the proper form will be returned without action.

The Codes Amendment Subcommittee is requiring that individuals who have previously submitted code change proposals to the 2009 International Code Council's Family of Codes to please review your original request based on the 2012 code requirements. If you still would like the CAS to consider the code change, resubmit the request using the 2012 code language and section numbers on the Connecticut Proposed Code Change Form.

The Connecticut Proposed Code Change Form must be used for any code change proposal and submitted to the Committee on or before Friday, March 30, 2012. Thank you for your interest in participating in the Connecticut code change and adoption process.

CODES AMENDMNT SUBCOMMITTEECOVER LTR CODE CHANGES (2012 ICC Family of Codes)
REV. 1/25/12

Opportunities for AIA Continuing Education Credit
We are happy to announce that AIA is now permitting some credit for continuing education for committee service. Serving on a committee is considered professional service. Architects can self report a maximum of two hours per year of professional/community service—such as design boards, code committees, AIA committees, disaster recovery consults/committees.

If members have had to do a lot of research for their committee service, such as studying planning issues, local code changes, etc., they can file a self report for research for the subject researched. It must be information that can be applied to the practice of architecture. Research is non-HSW, non-sustainable credit, but members can get credit for it.

2009 International Energy Conservation Code Spreadsheets
♦Connecticut 90.1-2007 Compliance (Excel 97-2003 format)
♦Connecticut 90.1-2007 ECB Compliance (Excel 97-2003 format)
♦Connecticut 2009 IECC Compliance (Excel 97-2003 format)
♦Connecticut 2009 IECC TBP Compliance (Excel 97-2003 format)
♦Instructions for Compliance Spreadsheet May 19 2011

Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium (CBC): Next Generation Technologies Barriers and Industry Recommendations for Commercial buildings and Analysis of Cost and Non-Cost Barriers and Policy Solutions for Commercial Buildings View reports

♦Carbon Monixide Detectors in Schools, Connecticut Public Act 11-248

♦Flood Recovery Guidelines

Architectural Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants:
♦Connecticut Air Quality Regs
♦Connecticut Statutes RE Adhesives and Sealants
♦Section 22a-174-41 Architectural and Maintenance Coatings
♦Sections 40 and 41 Fact Sheet 2008

The Establishment of High Performance Building Construction Standards for State-Funded Buildings:
♦Regulation 16a-38k-1 through 9
♦Connecticut Building Standard Guidelines Compliance Manual for High Performance Buildings Manual
♦11/17/09 Presentation to the AIA-Connecticut on high performance building regulations

Code Enformcement Bulletins from the Office of the State Building Inspector:
♦OSBI Code Enforcement Bulletin Sept. 1, 2009
♦OSBI Code Enforcement Bulletin Sept. 2 2009
♦OSBI Code Enforcement Bulletin Sept. 3, 2009
♦OSBI Code Enforcement Bulletin Oct. 4, 2009
♦Safety Alert Bulletin Sept. 2009

International Green Construction Code, Draft

High Performance Building Construction Standards for State Funded Building adopted in State of Connecticut, September 2, 2009

Updates from the State Building Inspector

Drafts of the 2009 Amendment to the State Building Code and the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code
Memo to Interested Parties - 2009 Amendment
Review of the 2005 State Building Code for Compliance with Public Act 07-272 Addressing Sustainable Design Energy RequirementsUpdates
Interpretations

Please continue to check the Office fo the State Building Inspector's home page for information on code changes.
Interpretations from the State Building Inspector

♦DPS Notice on Fire Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
♦Fundamentals Presentations Available to Members
♦2005 Connecticut Building Code Notice
State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services Public Act 05-31 gives OSFM and OSBI the ability to grant variances or waivers to the requirement for sprinklers in new schools and additions with the ♦APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR VARIATION OR EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 29-315 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES
♦Web-Based Ordinance Listings

Interpretations form the State Building Inspector

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