155-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Building " means building as defined and interpreted by the International Code Council’s International Building Code adopted under RSA 155-A:1, IV, as amended by the state building code review board and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10. II. " County " means the […]
155-A:10 State Building Code Review Board. – I. There is established a state building code review board consisting of the commissioner of safety or the commissioner’s designee, and the following members, appointed by the commissioner of safety: (a) One architect licensed in this state for a minimum of 5 years, nominated by the board […]
155-A:10-a Energy Code Compliance Form. – The state building code review board shall prescribe by rule and make available to the public, in electronic formats, a simplified residential energy code compliance form based upon the energy provisions in the International Residential Code and the International Energy Conservation Code identified in RSA 155-A:1. The correctly […]
155-A:11 Appeals of Decisions of the State Fire Marshal. – I. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the state fire marshal relative to the application and enforcement of the state building code pursuant to RSA 153:8-a, I(a), or the state fire code, may appeal the decision to the board. II. The board shall […]
155-A:11-a Appeal of Decisions. – I. The board shall hear appeals of final decisions of the board established under RSA 319-C:4, the board established under RSA 310-A:186, and the board established under RSA 153:27-a. II. The board shall hold a hearing within 40 days of the receipt of an appeal, unless an extension of […]
155-A:11-b Appeal of Decisions of Local Building Code Board of Appeals. – I. The board shall hear appeals of final decisions of any local building code board of appeals established under RSA 674. II. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of the code or the rules legally […]
155-A:12 Appeal From Board’s Decision. – I. A party to the proceeding shall have the right to file a petition in the superior court of the county in which the building or structure is located to review the final order of the board within 30 days of the date of the final order. II. […]
155-A:13 Building Requirements for State Funded Buildings. – I. Any new construction, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance in any state owned building, plant, fixture, or facility, meeting the definition of " project " in RSA 21-I:78, considered a major project under RSA 21-I:80, and constructed using any state funding, shall meet a high performance, energy […]
155-A:2 State Building Code. – I. All buildings, building components, and structures constructed in New Hampshire shall comply with the state building code and state fire code. The construction, design, structure, maintenance, and use of all buildings or structures to be erected and the alteration, renovation, rehabilitation, repair, removal, or demolition of all buildings […]
155-A:3 Local Amendments; Application. – For a municipality which has adopted an enforcement mechanism or additional regulations to the state building code pursuant to RSA 674:51: [Paragraph I effective until January 1, 2023; see also paragraph I set out below.] I. The municipality may adopt local amendments to the state building code which do […]
155-A:3-a Code Requirements; Biomass Burning Boilers. – I. Notwithstanding any provisions of the state building code or state fire code, the board shall review and recommend a code and amendments thereto which shall regulate the installation and operation of biomass burning boilers. The code adopted shall include the EN 303-5 standard established by the […]
155-A:3-b Code Requirements; Log Structures. – Notwithstanding any provisions of the state building code or state fire code, the state building code review board shall review and recommend amendments to the state building code regulating the design and construction of log structures. The adopted amendments shall include ICC 400 Standard on the Design and […]
155-A:3-c Installation of Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI); Exception. – I. Notwithstanding any provision of the state building code or state fire code requiring the installation of arc-fault circuit interrupters, after repeated tripping of an AFCI device and determination the branch circuit is not causing the AFCI to trip, an AFCI device may be replaced […]
155-A:4 Permit Required. – I. Before starting new construction or renovation of buildings and structures as described in RSA 155-A:2, I, the person responsible for such construction shall obtain a permit. II. In municipalities that have adopted an enforcement mechanism pursuant to RSA 674:51 and RSA 47:22, the permit under this section shall conform […]
155-A:5 Accessibility Standards for Public Buildings; Purpose and Intent. – The requirements of this section and RSA 155-A:5-a and RSA 155-A:5-b are intended to establish a system of certification and enforcement for the accessibility standards in the state building code for public buildings. For purposes of this section, public building means any building that […]
155-A:5-a Accessibility Standards for Public Buildings. – I. The new construction, addition, or alteration of a public building as described in RSA 155-A:5 and as governed under RSA 155-A:2, I shall be subject to the requirements of this section and RSA 155-A:5-b. II. Except as provided in paragraph III, the contractor shall obtain and […]
155-A:5-b Accessibility Certifiers and Inspectors; Penalty. – I. New Hampshire licensed architects, professional engineers, certified building officials, and master code officials may certify building plans and/or inspect public buildings for compliance with the accessibility standards in RSA 155-A:5 and RSA 155-A:5-a without further examination. Any other person engaged in the business of certifying building […]
155-A:6 Repealed by 2012, 242:22, eff. June 18, 2012. –
155-A:7 Enforcement Authority. – I. The local enforcement agency appointed pursuant to RSA 674:51 or RSA 47:22 shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of the state building code and the local fire chief shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of the state fire code, provided that where there is no […]
155-A:8 Penalty. – Fines, penalties, and remedies for violations of this chapter shall be the same as for violations of title LXIV, as stated in RSA 676:15 and 676:17. Source. 2002, 8:3, eff. Sept. 14, 2002.