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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut creates certification program for independent building code inspectors
Last action · February 20, 2026: Public Hearing 02/24Sponsor: Rob Sampson
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What This Bill Proposed
State officials are directed to establish a new program by October 1, 2026, to certify independent inspectors and inspection firms to perform inspections for local building officials.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
independent inspectors
They become eligible for state certification under newly established classifications, duties, and qualifications.
local building officials
Key Facts
- The State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee must jointly establish a program to certify independent inspectors and inspection firms for State Building Code inspections.
- The program requires approval from the Commissioner of Administrative Services.
- The State Building Inspector may charge an application fee for certification, with provisions to waive the fee for applicants demonstrating financial need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to be certified under this new program?
Can the application fee for certification be waived?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 02/24
- Feb 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Housing
Version history
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 50)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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