# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-305: Sec. 29-305. (Formerly Sec. 29-52). Inspections by local fire marshals. Reports. Schedule of inspections. Liquor permit premises > Connecticut · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-305 ## Section - **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-305 - **Heading:** Sec. 29-305. (Formerly Sec. 29-52). Inspections by local fire marshals. Reports. Schedule of inspections. Liquor permit premises - **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 29 / Chapter 541 / Section 29-305 ## Text (b) Each local fire marshal shall inspect or cause to be inspected, at least once each calendar year or as often as prescribed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, in the interests of public safety, all buildings and facilities of public service and all occupancies regulated by the Fire Safety Code or State Fire Prevention Code within the local fire marshal's jurisdiction, except residential buildings designed to be occupied by one or two families which shall be inspected, upon complaint or request of an owner or occupant, only for the purpose of determining whether the requirements specified in said codes relative to smoke detection and warning equipment have been satisfied. In the case of a school building, each local fire marshal shall submit a written report to the local or regional board of education documenting each such inspection. (c) Upon receipt by the State Fire Marshal of information from an authentic source that any other building or facility within the State Fire Marshal's jurisdiction is hazardous to life safety from fire, the State Fire Marshal shall inspect such building or facility. (d) Upon receipt by the local fire marshal of information from an authentic source that any other building or facility within the local fire marshal's jurisdiction is hazardous to life safety from fire, the local fire marshal shall inspect such building or facility. In each case in which the local fire marshal conducts an inspection, the local fire marshal shall be satisfied that all pertinent statutes and regulations are complied with, and shall keep a record of such investigations. Such local fire marshal or a designee shall have the right of entry at all reasonable hours into or upon any premises within the local fire marshal's jurisdiction for the performance of the fire marshal's duties except that occupied dwellings and habitations, exclusive of common use passageways and rooms in tenement houses, hotels and rooming houses, may only be entered for inspections between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except in the event of any emergency requiring immediate attention for life safety, or in the interests of public safety. Each local fire marshal shall make a monthly report to the authority which appointed the local fire marshal and shall be paid for such local fire marshal's services in making such inspections of buildings, facilities, processes, equipment, systems and other areas the compensation agreed upon with such appointing authority. (e) The State Fire Marshal may adopt amendments to the Fire Safety Code and the State Fire Prevention Code regarding requirements for the frequency of inspections of different building uses regulated by the codes and set forth a schedule of inspections, except for inspections of residential buildings designed to be occupied by three or more families, that are less frequent than yearly if the interests of public safety can be met by less frequent inspections. (f) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) to (e), inclusive, of this section, a local fire marshal, deputy fire marshal, fire inspector or other fire code inspector or fire investigator holding office in a municipality shall, at least once per calendar year, inspect all premises that are (1) located in the municipality, and (2) operating under a permit issued pursuant to chapter 545 that allows for on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor. See Sec. 29-244 re requirement that valid operating certificate be displayed. Annotation to former section 29-52: Cited. 189 C. 228. Annotation to present section: Cited. 23 CA 528. ## Nearby sections - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-251 Sec. 29-251. (Formerly Sec. 19-395f). Codes and Standards Committee; duties; membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-251.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-251c Sec. 29-251c. Development of training and educational programs. Code Training and Education Board of Control. Regulations. Reporting of funds received; expenditures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-251c.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-252 Sec. 29-252. (Formerly Sec. 19-395). State Building Code: Adoption, revision and amendments. State Building Inspector: Appointment; interpretations of code. Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-252.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-252a Sec. 29-252a. Code applicable to all state agencies, Connecticut Airport Authority and Connecticut Port Authority. Building permit, education fee and certificate of occupancy required for state, Connecticut Airport Authority and Connecticut Port Authority buildings. Appeal. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-252a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-252b Sec. 29-252b. Procedure for adoption and amendment of State Building Code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-252b.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-253 Sec. 29-253. (Formerly Sec. 19-395e). Code applicable to all municipalities. Ordinance governing demolition of hazardous building.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-253.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-254 Sec. 29-254. (Formerly Sec. 19-395g). Amendments to code. Variations and exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-254.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256 Sec. 29-256. (Formerly Sec. 19-395q). Revision of Building and Fire Safety Codes. Rehabilitation subcode. Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-256.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256a Sec. 29-256a. Revision of State Building Code. Energy efficiency. Construction standards. Verification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-256a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-256f Sec. 29-256f. Amendments to State Building Code and Fire Safety Code re residential occupancies served by single exit stairway and three-unit and four-unit residential buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-256f.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-259 Sec. 29-259. (Formerly Sec. 19-395t). Exemption from code for urban homesteading property and historic structures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-259.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-260 Sec. 29-260. (Formerly Sec. 19-396). Municipal building official to administer code. Appointment. Dismissal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-260.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-261 Sec. 29-261. (Formerly Sec. 19-397). Qualifications of building official and assistant building officials. Powers and duties. Return of building plans and specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-261.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-262 Sec. 29-262. (Formerly Sec. 19-397a). Licensure of building officials. Continuing educational programs. Suspension or revocation of license or certificate. Hearing. Appeal. Indemnification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-262.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T29_C541_S29-305. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.