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• Reports on the Condition of Connecticut's Public Schools

  Pursuant to C.G.S. 10-220(a), local and regional boards of education are required to “…report to the Commissioner of Administrative Services on the condition of its facilities…” The Office of Grants Administration is responsible for the administration of the school facility survey, and the collection and reporting of the data.

• Apply for an Alliance Grant

  Certified “Alliance Grant” districts that meet the requirements as defined in FORM SCG-1001 General Improvements to Alliance Districts’ School Buildings Grant Program Application Package, are eligible to submit applications for Alliance Grant funding.

• School Construction State Reimbursement Percentages

  Reimbursement percentages are calculated annually. Each project receives a reimbursement percentage based on the date the town or district secured the local share of funding for the school construction project pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes. Current reimbursement rates subject to each town or district can be found on this page.

• All Plan Review Requirements and Documents for School Construction Projects

  The Plan Review Department has developed a set of requirements for obtaining Plan Approval for School Construction Projects.

• 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.

• School Construction Cost Estimate Filing Requirements and Procedures

  All school construction project grant applications must include a competed Estimate of Probable Costs, known as the Public School Construction Cost Database (PSCCD) through the State BizNet website. Only one (1) Design Team member or Local Education Agency (LEA) representative on the proposed school project will be allowed access to the database.

• CT Fire Safety and Prevention Codes

  Connecticut’s State Fire Prevention Code and State Fire Safety Code are administered by the State Fire Marshal in conjunction with an advisory committee and the Codes and Standards Committee, respectively.

• Apply for a Crane Operator License, Registration, Renewal and Re-Testing

  To operate a crane or hoisting equipment in the state of Connecticut, you must hold a valid operator license.

• Apply for a CT Demolition License

  Businesses that engage in demolition operations are required to obtain a license pursuant to C. G. S. Chapter 541 Sections 29-401 through 29-403

• Special Hazards in the Fire Prevention Code

  The Special Hazards Unit enforces the Fire Prevention Code and renders decisions on variations and exemptions or approved equivalent or alternative compliance.

• Apply for a CT Hoisting Equipment Operator License

  A Connecticut Hoisting Equipment Operator License is required to operate hoisting equipment

• Lease State-Owned Real Estate

  DAS Leasing and Property Transfer conducts real estate transactions on behalf of the State of Connecticut.

• Purchase Surplus State-Owned Real Estate

  DAS Leasing and Property Transfer is responsible for selling surplus state-owned real estate.

• Lease Space to the State

  DAS Leasing and Property Transfer conducts real estate transactions on behalf of the State.

• Current Lessors, Lessees, Buyers and Sellers of Real Property to the State of Connecticut

  DAS Leasing and Property Transfer conducts real estate transactions on behalf of the State.