CT SB00086

Extends Fire Safety Code exemptions to include three-family dwellings, in addition to one and two-family dwellings, effective October 1, 2016.

Requires carbon monoxide detection equipment in new residential buildings designed for one, two, or three families (with building permits issued after October 1, 2005) and in public or nonpublic school buildings.

Mandates local fire marshals certify that new residential buildings for one, two, or three families and school buildings are equipped with compliant carbon monoxide detection equipment before certificates of occupancy can be issued.

Allows the State Fire Marshal to grant variations or exemptions from Fire Safety Code requirements for historic structures or landmarks used as private dwellings occupied by one, two, or three families when compliance would impair or destroy historic features.

Requires local fire marshals to forward variation or exemption applications to the State Fire Marshal within fifteen business days, accompanied by comments on the application's merits.