Current Codes & Resources By State (New England)

Connecticut:

Connecticut Office of the State Building Inspector – Ph: 860-685-8310 – www.ct.gov/dps/site/default.asp
Office of the State Fire Marshal – Phone: 860-685-8380 – www.ct.gov/dps/site/default.asp

Building Code: State Building Code – 2009 amendments to 2005 SBC, 2003 International Building Code
Fire / Life Safety: State Fire Safety Code – 2009 amendments to 2005 SFSC, 2003 International Fire Code
2009 amendments to the building code and fire safety code went into effect 8/1/09.
NFPA 80 – Std. for Fire Doors and Fire Windows – 1999
Accessibility: ICC/ANSI A117.1 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities – 2003

Maine:

Maine Dept. of Public Safety – Ph: 207-626-3800 – www.maine.gov/dps/
State Fire Marshal – Ph: 207-626-3880 – www.maine.gov/dps/

Building Code: 2003 International Building Code adopted as Maine Model Building Code – eff. 07/30/04
(If a municipality adopts or changes a building code, it must adopt the IBC 2003. Municipalities may choose not to adopt a building code, or may continue to use a previously adopted code.)
New statewide building and energy codes are expected 01/01/2010, but we have received reports that some towns are already enforcing the IBC 2006.
Fire / Life Safety: NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code – 2006, NFPA 80 – Std. for Fire Doors and Fire Windows – 2007
Accessibility: Maine Human Rights Act – Certified as compliant with ADA requirements.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Department of Public Safety – Ph: 617-727-3200 – www.mass.gov/dps/
Architectural Access Board – Ph: 617-727-0660 – www.mass.gov/aab/
State Bookstore – Ph: 617-727-2834 – www.sec.state.ma.us/spr/sprcat/catidx.htm
Department of Fire Services – Ph: 978-567-3100 – www.mass.gov/dfs

Building Code: Massachusetts State Building Code – 780 CMR
The 8th edition goes into effect on August 6th, 2010!  Based on the 2009 IBC with MA amendments.
Fire / Life Safety: Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulation – 527 CMR – Rev. 01/08
NFPA 80 – Std. for Fire Doors and Fire Windows – 2007
Accessibility: Massachusetts Architectural Access Board Regulation – 521 CMR – 1/27/06

New Hampshire:

New Hampshire Division of Fire Safety – Ph: 603-271-3294 – www.nh.gov/safety/firesafety/index.html
Architectural Barrier-Free Design Committee – www.nh.gov/disability/index.htm
State Building Code Review Board – www.nh.gov/safety/boardsandcommissions/bldgcode

Building Code: ICC International Building Code 2006 Edition with amendments
Refer to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for Means of Egress
Fire / Life Safety: NH State Fire Code (SAF-C 6000) – October 2004
NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code – 2003, NFPA 80 – Std. for Fire Doors and Fire Windows – 1999
Accessibility: Architectural Barrier-Free Design Code – October 2003
ICC/ANSI A117.1 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities – 1998

Rhode Island:

Rhode Island State Bldg. Code – Ph: 401-222-3032 – www.sec.state.ri.us/library/bookmarks/buildingcodes
State Fire Marshal – Ph: 401-294-0861 – www.fire-marshal.ri.gov

Building Code: Rhode Island State Building Code – SBC-1 – 8/1/07, ICC International Building Code – 2006
Fire / Life Safety: Rhode Island Fire Safety Code – 2008, NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code – 2003
Rhode Island Fire Laws & Rules – 2007/2008 Edition
NFPA 80 – Std. for Fire Doors and Fire Windows – 1999
Accessibility: Rhode Island Accessibility Code is now part of SBC-1 State Building Code

Vermont:

Vermont Dept. of Public Safety – Ph: 802-479-7561 – www.dps.state.vt.us/fire

Building Code & Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code 2006 – refers to ICC International Building Code 2006
Fire / Life Safety: & NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code – 2003, NFPA 80 – Std. for Fire Doors and Fire Windows – 1999
(Effective 6/15/09 – available online at www.dps.state.vt.us/fire/rules.htm)
Accessibility: VT Access Rules – 2007, Americans With Disabilities Act – July 1, 1994 (plus state amendments)

Revised 8/15/09