Section 20-491-1 - DefinitionsAs used in this section and sections 20-491-2 to 20-491-28, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) "Alarm system" means an alarm device, installed or freestanding, including, but not limited to: security equipment and ejector pumps;(2) "Architectural service" means "the practice of architecture" or "practice architecture" as defined in Section 20-288(3) of the Connecticut General Statutes;(3) "Automatic safety controls" means devices designed and installed to protect systems and components from unsafe conditions;(4) "Board" means the Home Inspection Licensing Board;(5) "Carbon monoxide detector" means a device solely for the purpose of automatic detection and warning of the presence of carbon monoxide;(6) "Combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector" means a device solely for the purpose of automatic detection and warning of the presence of smoke and carbon monoxide; and(7) "Component" means a part of a system;(8) "Decorative" means ornamental; not required for the operation of the essential systems and components of a home;(9) "Department" means the Department of Consumer Protection;(10) "Describe" means to report a system or component by its type or other observed, significant characteristics to distinguish it from other systems or components;(11) "Dismantle" means to take apart or remove any component, device or piece of equipment that would not be taken apart or removed by a homeowner in the course of normal and routine homeowner maintenance;(12) "Engineering service" means services offered by a "professional engineer" as defined in Section 20-299(1) of the Connecticut General Statutes;(13) "Further evaluation" means examination and analysis by a qualified professional, tradesperson or service technician beyond that provided by the home inspection;(14) "Household appliances" means kitchen, laundry, and similar appliances, whether installed or free-standing;(15) "Inspect" means to examine readily accessible systems and components of a building in accordance with home inspection statutes and this section and sections 20-491-2 to 20-491-28, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, using normal operating controls and opening readily accessible panels;(16) "Installed" means attached such that removal requires tools;(17) "Instant-hot water dispenser" means a separate device installed at a sink to provide hot water through a separate tap;(18) "Normal operating controls" means devices such as thermostats, switches or valves intended to be operated by the homeowner;(19) "Readily accessible" means available for visual inspection without requiring moving of personal property, dismantling, destructive measures, or any action which will likely involve risk to persons or property;(20) "Readily openable access panel" means a panel provided for homeowner inspection and maintenance that is within normal reach, can be removed by one person, and is not sealed in place;(21) "Recreational facilities" means jet-tubs, spas, saunas, steambaths, swimming pools, exercise, entertainment, athletic, playground or other similar equipment and associated accessories;(22) "Report" means to communicate in writing;(23) "Representative number" means one component per room for multiple similar interior components such as windows and electric outlets; one component on each side of the building for multiple similar exterior components;(24) "Roof drainage systems" means components used to carry water off a roof and away from a building;(25) "Significantly deficient" means unsafe or not functioning;(26) "Shut down" means a state in which a system or component cannot be operated by normal operating controls;(27) "Smoke detector" means a device solely for the purpose of automatic detection and warning of the presence of smoke;(28) "Solid fuel burning appliances" means a hearth and fire chamber or similarly prepared place in which a fire may be built and which is built in conjunction with a chimney; or a listed assembly of a fire chamber, its chimney and related factory-made parts designed for unit assembly without requiring field construction;(29) "Spillage detector" means a device used to detect a leak, including, but not limited to, combustion flue gas leaks and liquid spillage;(30) "Structural component" means a component that supports non-variable forces or weights (dead loads) and variable forces or weights (live loads);(31) "System" means a combination of interacting or independent components, assembled to carry out one or more functions;(32) "Technically exhaustive" means an investigation that involves dismantling, the extensive use of advance techniques, measurements, instruments, testing, calculations or other means;(33) "Under-floor crawl space" means the area within the confines of the foundation and between the ground and the underside of the floor;(34) "Unsafe" means a condition in a readily accessible, installed system or component that is judged to be a significant risk of personal injury during normal, day-to-day use. The risk may be due to damage, deterioration, improper installation or a change in accepted residential construction standards;(35) "Warning equipment" means installed or free-standing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and(36) "Wiring methods" means identification of electrical conductors or wires of the general type, such as "non-metallic sheathed cable" ("Romex"), "armored cable" ("bx") or "knob and tube."Conn. Agencies Regs. § 20-491-1
Adopted effective July 30, 2002; amended 11/1/2023