153:1 Definitions. – When appearing in this chapter: I. "Automatic fire warning device" means a wall or ceiling mounted assembly containing an ionization chamber or photoelectric type of smoke detector, control equipment, and audible alarm in one unit which detects visible or invisible particles of combustion and which, upon detection of smoke, activates the […]
153:10 Facilities. – In order to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the state fire marshal he may use such personnel and equipment of the department of transportation and divisions of motor vehicles and state police of the department of safety as may be by mutual agreement provided by the heads of said agencies, […]
153:10-a Automatic Fire Warning Devices and Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices in Dwellings. – I. Each multi-unit dwelling and rental unit shall be equipped with automatic fire warning devices in accordance with the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and carbon monoxide detection devices in accordance […]
153:10-b Fire Protection and Warning Devices in Health Care Facilities. – I. All health care facilities shall be provided with the following: (a) An automatic or manually operated fire alarm system approved by the state fire marshal. (b) A non-battery operated smoke detection system or unit approved by the state fire marshal in all […]
153:10-c Program to Promote Fire Safety Education. – The state fire marshal shall establish a program to promote fire safety education and reduce fire loss by working with authorized city, town and village district, fire and building department officials and other state and local agencies to encourage fire-safe practices throughout the state. Source. 1994, […]
153:10-d Exemption for Recovery Houses. – I. An owner or operator of a recovery house which is in compliance with rules adopted by the commissioner of health and human services under RSA 172-B:2, V for the voluntary registry for operators of recovery houses or who is certified by the New Hampshire Coalition of Recovery […]
153:11 Report of Causes and Origins of all Fires. – Every fire occurring in this state shall be reported in writing to the state fire marshal within 10 days after the occurrence of the same by the appropriate fire chief and shall be in the form prescribed by the board and shall contain a […]
153:12 Fire Chiefs. – Any fire chief may request the state fire marshal at any time to assist him in ascertaining the cause, origin and circumstances relative to any fire within his territorial jurisdiction, or to assist, advise or counsel him in supervising and monitoring any local law, bylaw or ordinance promulgated by such […]
153:13 Reports of Insurance Companies. – Every fire insurance company transacting business in this state is hereby required to file with the state fire marshal through a recognized bureau or organization of companies or through the secretary or other officer of the insurance company, a monthly report of fire losses showing the name of […]
153:13-a Fires of Suspicious Origin. – I. An authorized investigator from the state fire marshal’s office, or from any fire department or law enforcement agency may request an insurance company investigating a fire loss of real or personal property, building collapse, or an incident involving the release of carbon monoxide other than from a […]
153:14 Fire Safety Measures. – I. For cities, towns, village districts and precincts not having local laws and ordinances, and those cities, towns, village districts and precincts whose existent laws and ordinances do not afford the necessary fire safety measures, the state fire marshal shall make and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the […]
153:14-a Fabric Safety. – Following any fire fatality, serious accident or conclusive information on the high rate of flammability involving garments, clothing or fabric materials, the state fire marshal, or his authorized officer, with the approval of the commissioner of safety, is authorized to issue a temporary cease and desist order to the merchant […]
153:14-b Fire Marshal’s Hearing. – I. Within 10 days following the issuance of a temporary cease and desist order, the fire marshal shall schedule a formal hearing relative to the merits of said order, and based on his findings a determination shall be made as to whether the order will be dismissed or changed […]
153:14-c Penalty for Violation. – I. Any person who violates this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each offense and each day in violation constitutes a separate offense. II. If a merchant or vendor can establish on sufficient proof that he received the merchandise or fabric material under manufacturers written or labeled […]
153:15 Bond on Appeal From State Fire Marshal Order. – Parties appealing to the superior court under RSA 153:14, II shall file with said court within 2 days a bond in the amount to be fixed by the court with at least 2 sufficient sureties, to be approved by the court, conditioned to pay […]
153:16 Failure to Comply With Order. – If any owner fails to comply with the lawful order of the state fire marshal, the state fire marshal’s authorized officers, or fire chief under RSA 153:14, II, or with the order as modified on appeal as provided in RSA 153:14, and within the time fixed, such […]
153:16-a Sale of Plastic Containers Prohibited. – No person shall sell or offer for sale any plastic container designed or intended for the storage of gasoline or other flammable liquids unless such container conforms to existing federal standards and has been approved by the state fire marshal. Any person violating the provisions of this […]
153:16-b Certification of Heating Equipment Installers and Heating Equipment Service Personnel; Penalty. – I. The mechanical licensing board established in RSA 153:27-a shall establish a voluntary certification program for certifying the following: (a) Individuals involved in the installation of residential and non-residential heating equipment systems, water heating systems, or appliances using heating oil. (b) […]
153:16-c Repealed by 2020, 37:4, XII, eff. July 29, 2020. –
153:17 Local Laws and Ordinances. – In the cities, towns, village districts and precincts having local laws or ordinances in matters embraced in RSA 153:14, upon complaint of any person or persons that compliance with such laws or ordinances is not being effected, the state fire marshal shall cause such complaint to be investigated […]
