Connecticut Construction Compliance Requirements

Connecticut mechanics liens must be filed within 90 days of last furnishing under CGS 49-33 et seq. No preliminary notice required. A Certificate of Mechanics Lien is filed on the land records. Connecticut provides strong lien protections for subcontractors and materialmen.

Connecticut requires prevailing wages on public works projects over $400,000 (new construction) or $100,000 (renovation) under CGS 31-53. Connecticut Department of Labor sets rates. Certified payroll required weekly.

Workers compensation required for all employers with 1+ employees. Minimum $1M general liability, $2M aggregate typical. Connecticut has a competitive private workers comp market.

Connecticut operates a state OSHA plan through CONN-OSHA covering state and municipal employees only. Private sector follows federal OSHA. Standards for public sector generally mirror federal requirements.