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CT HB05240

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes requirements for new affordable housing developments with construction commenced on or after October 1, 2020, effective immediately upon passage
  • Requires units dedicated for persons with physical disabilities and interior doorways with minimum 32-inch wide unobstructed openings meeting federal accessibility standards under 28 CFR Part 36
  • Mandates permanent outdoor lighting designed to maximize energy conservation and minimize light pollution, glare, and light trespass, with illuminance set to minimum adequate levels for intended purpose
  • Requires luminaires with rated output exceeding 1,800 lumens to use restricted uplight luminaires allowing no direct light emissions above horizontal plane except 0.5 percent maximum incidental reflection
  • Requires incorporation of solar or other renewable energy technologies in design and construction to minimize utility costs

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Requirements For New Construction Of Affordable Housing.

Last Action

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Housing2/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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