New Hampshire Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of New Hampshire.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Additional Resources
• New Hampshire's building codes are mandatory minimums for all buildings unless otherwise indicated.
New Hampshire Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Fire 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 Code | IBC 2006 | Fire 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 Code | IPC 2006 | State Plumber's Board, (603) 271-3267 and Department of Safety |
| Local jurisdictions must get state approval to make code more stringent | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, UFC 2003 (State Fire Code) | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
| Accessibility Code | IBC 2006, ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 | Online |
| Applies to publicly-funded buildings, government-owned buildings and public accommodations | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | Public Utilities Commission, (603) 271-2431 and Department of Safety |
| Applies to commerical and industrial buildings over 4,000 square feet | |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 | Online |
| Gas Code | State Fire Code | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code | Online |
New Hampshire Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (603) 271-3294 |
| Plumbing | State Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Pl Phone: (603) 271-3267 Fax: (603) 271-6656 |
| Electrical | Electrician Board Phone: (603) 271-3748 |
| Accessibility | Cheryl Killam Accessibility Specialist, Architectural Barrier-Fr Phone: (603) 271-4177 Fax: (603) 271-2837 |
| Energy | Jon Osgood Utility Analyst, Public Utilities Commission Phone: (603) 271-6550 Fax: (603) 271-3878 |
| Fire Marshal | J William Degnan State Fire Marshal's Office, Division of Fire Safe Phone: (603) 271-3294 Fax: (603) 271-1091 |
| Boiler Inspector | Boilers & Elevators, Dept. of Labor Phone: (603) 271-2584 |
| Elevator Inspector | Boilers & Elevators, Dept. of Labor Phone: (603) 271-2585 |
New Hampshire Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Hampshire:
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