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The hotel and lodging rules in force in Connecticut now.

Motels and overnight-cabin areas register annually with the local director of health (Public Health Code 19-13-B29); buildings that existed before Jan. 1, 2006 fall under Part IV of the 2022 State Fire Safety Code (NFPA 101, 2021 ed.). Enforced by Local directors of health (motel/cabin registration); local fire marshals (State Fire Safety Code). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Motels and overnight-cabin areas register annually with the local director of health (Public Health Code 19-13-B29); buildings that existed before Jan. 1, 2006 fall under Part IV of the 2022 State Fire Safety Code (NFPA 101, 2021 ed.)

Motel and cabin operators register in writing each January or before opening. Section 19-13-B29 does not mention hotels. Under the Fire Safety Code, the local fire marshal makes the initial compliance determination (sec. 103(b)).

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Who enforces it

Local directors of health (motel/cabin registration); local fire marshals (State Fire Safety Code)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force (19-13-B29 re-read Oct 19, 2026: Effective April 11, 1973)

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Connecticut

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Connecticut today?

Motels and overnight-cabin areas register annually with the local director of health (Public Health Code 19-13-B29); buildings that existed before Jan. 1, 2006 fall under Part IV of the 2022 State Fire Safety Code (NFPA 101, 2021 ed.). Motel and cabin operators register in writing each January or before opening. Section 19-13-B29 does not mention hotels. Under the Fire Safety Code, the local fire marshal makes the initial compliance determination (sec. 103(b)).

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Connecticut?

Local directors of health (motel/cabin registration); local fire marshals (State Fire Safety Code).

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Connecticut?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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