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New Hampshire Building Codes

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• New Hampshire's building codes are mandatory minimums for all buildings unless otherwise indicated.

New Hampshire Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety
Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except one and two family dwellings
Structural CodeIBC 2006Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety
Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except one and two family dwellings
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006State Plumber's Board, (603) 271-3267 and Department of Safety
Local jurisdictions must get state approval to make code more stringent
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety
Electrical CodeNEC 2005Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety
Fire/Life Safety CodeNFPA 1, UFC 2003 (State Fire Code)Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety
Accessibility CodeADAAG (Architectural Barrier-Free Design Code for New Hampshire)Online
Applies to publicly-funded buildings, government-owned buildings and public accommodations
Energy CodeIECC 2006Public Utilities Commission, (603) 271-2431 and Department of Safety
Applies to commerical and industrial buildings over 4,000 square feet
Elevator CodeASME A17.1Online
Gas CodeState Fire CodeFire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294
Boiler CodeASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel CodeOnline

New Hampshire Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralState Fire Marshal's Office
Phone: (603) 713-3294
PlumbingState Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Pl
Phone: (603) 713-3267
Fax: (603) 716-6656
ElectricalElectrician Board
Phone: (603) 713-3748
AccessibilityCheryl Killam
Accessibility Specialist, Architectural Barrier-Fr
Phone: (603) 714-4177
Fax: (603) 712-2837
EnergyJon Osgood
Utility Analyst, Public Utilities Commission
Phone: (603) 716-6550
Fax: (603) 713-3878
Fire MarshalJ William Degnan
State Fire Marshal's Office, Division of Fire Safe
Phone: (603) 713-3294
Fax: (603) 711-1091
Boiler InspectorBoilers & Elevators, Dept. of Labor
Phone: (603) 712-2584
Elevator InspectorBoilers & Elevators, Dept. of Labor
Phone: (603) 712-2585
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