Substitute Senate Bill No. 277, also known as Public Act No. 26-110, aims to implement recommendations from the Department of Administrative Services regarding various safety and accessibility codes. The bill establishes a working group led by the State Fire Marshal to study the code official career pathway, focusing on making it more accessible. This group will include members from the Fire Marshal Training Council and the Joint Council of Connecticut Fire Service Organizations, and is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the State Fire Marshal to issue official interpretations of the Fire Safety Code and mandates the Department of Public Health to report annually on burn injuries and related fatalities.

The bill also amends existing statutes to enhance accessibility standards. It removes outdated references to the State Building Code and replaces them with updated language regarding accessibility requirements for polling places and public parking garages. Specifically, it changes the vertical clearance requirements for parking structures and clarifies the obligations of landlords regarding modifications for tenants with disabilities. Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of the general statutes that are no longer necessary, streamlining the legal framework surrounding fire safety and building accessibility.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-292a
PS Joint Favorable Substitute: 29-292
File No. 290: 29-292
Public Act No. 26-110: 29-292