CT HB05248

Repeals the prior ban on urea-formaldehyde foamed-in-place insulation and replaces it with a certification requirement for all foamed-in-place insulating materials sold or installed in Connecticut.

Manufacturers or suppliers must certify to the Commissioner of Construction Services that foamed-in-place insulating materials comply with state requirements, effective upon passage.

Certification must include manufacturer identification, product description, confirmation the material is not urea-formaldehyde based, and test results from an approved laboratory demonstrating compliance with GREENGUARD Environmental Institute indoor air quality emissions standards using specified testing methods.

Manufacturers must describe their quality assurance and installer training programs and submit a statement under oath confirming compliance with all requirements.

Violations are punishable by fines of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense.