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Building Code Training Council

The Building Code Training Council is an advisory council to OEDM regarding training for building code enforcement officials.

Code Training and Education Fund Board of Control

The Code Training and Education Board of Control approves the fiscal year budget of the Office of Education and Data Management OEDM), which carries out the credentialing functions of the Office of the State Building Inspector and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Fire Marshal Training Council

The Fire Marshal Training Council is an advisory council to OEDM regarding training for fire officials.

Fire Official Exam Schedules, Applications, Study Materials, and Testing Policies

The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) administers all aspects of the credentialing exams for the Office of State Fire Marshal, including the tests for the pre-certification fire training program and the challenge exams offered each quarter.

Building Code Enforcement Officials Exam Schedules, Applications, Study Materials, and Testing Policies

The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) administers all aspects of the credentialing exams for the Office of the State Building Inspector, including the tests for the Pre-Licensure Training Program and the licensure exams offered each quarter (Quarterly Exams).

Codes Amendment Subcommittee

Established pursuant to section 29-251-7b of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the Code Amendment Subcommittee (a subcommittee of the Codes and Standards Committee) works with staff from the Offices of the State Building Inspector and State Fire Marshal to develop State Building and Fire Safety Codes.

Examining Board for Crane Operators

The Examining Board for Crane Operators, established pursuant to C.G.S. 29-222 assists the Commissioner with specifying qualifications for applicants for licensure, requirements for examinations, procedures for issuance and renewal of licenses and certificates of registration, and examination and application fees. The Board administers and established passing grades for licensure examinations.

Fire Prevention Code Advisory Committee

The Office of State Fire Marshal is announcing its intent to adopt the 2018 Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code based on the 2015 edition of NFPA 1 - Fire Code. Technical review will be conducted by the Fire Prevention Code Advisory Committee in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal.

School Construction Progress Payments

The Office of Grants Administration processes payment requests for eligible school districts with projects that have been approved for State grant commitments. Payments are batched monthly and are paid electronically.

School Construction Site Review and Approval

If a Local Education Agency (LEA) is seeking a school construction grant from the Office of Grants Administration, the LEA may be required to obtain Site Approval from DAS. To receive Site Approval, file FORM SCG-053 with attachments as required.

Apply for School Construction Grants

The Office of Grants Administration is responsible for the grant administration of all Connecticut public school construction projects seeking authorization for a State grant commitment. The Office actively serves the 169 Connecticut municipalities, 17 Regional School Districts and 6 Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) in the project application process.

The Office of Grants Administration - Policies, Memos and Online Training

All school projects seeking State grant assistance as a “Priority List Project” shall be reviewed by the Office of Grants Administration at the “conceptual design” phase and again at the “schematic design” phase in addition to the currently required reviews.