Manchester, New Hampshire Building Codes

Building Codes References

Effective April 1, 2010, the NH State Building Code has been amended with the 2009 I-codes. The requirements for automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses will NOT take effect until April 1, 2012 (check local ordinances).
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2009 & IRC 2009 with amendmentsBuilding Department,
(603) 624-6475
Structural CodeIBC 2009 & IRC 2009 with amendmentsBuilding Department,
(603) 624-6475
Plumbing CodeIPC 2009 with amendmentsBuilding Department,
(603) 624-6475
Mechanical CodeIMC 2009 with amendmentsBuilding Department,
(603) 624-6475
Electrical CodeNEC 2008 with amendmentsBuilding Department,
(603) 624-6475
Accessibility CodeIBC 2009; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 and ADAAGOnline
Energy CodeIECC 2009 with amendments (NH Commercial Energy Building Code )New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, (603) 271-2431.
Elevator Code ASME A117.1 (NH RSA 157-B Elevator & Accessibility Lift Law)New Hampshire Dept. of Labor,
(603) 271-2585.

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 AreaContact
StructuralKarl Franck, ext. 5617
Plans Examiner - Building Department
Phone: (603) 624-6475
Fax: (603) 624-6324
PlumbingJack Vaillancourt, ext. 5614
Plumbing Inspector - Building Department
Phone: (603) 624-6475
Fax: (603) 624-6324
MechanicalWilliam Glennon, ext. 5632
Mechanical Inspector - Building Department
Phone: (603) 624-6475
Fax: (603) 624-6324
ElectricalRichard Guilbert, ext. 5613
Electrical Inspector - Building Department
Phone: (603) 624-6475
Fax: (603) 624-6324
AccessibilityKarl Franck, ext. 5617
Plans Examiner - Building Department
Phone: (603) 624-6475
Fax: (603) 624-6324
Historic PreservationDavid Beauchene
Liaison , Heritage Commission
Phone: (603) 624-6450
Fax: (603) 624-6529
EnvironmentalChief Sanitary Engineer
Phone: (603) 624-6341
Fax: (603) 624-6234
Fire MarshalJames Burkush
Fire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (603) 669-2256
Fax: (603) 669-7707
CivilPam Goucher/ Terry Harlacher
Planning Department
Phone: (603) 624-6450
Fax: (603) 624-6529
ZoningGlen Gagne, ext. 5615
Zoning Inspector - Building Department
Phone: (603) 624-6475
Fax: (603) 624-6324
PlanningRobert MacKenzie
Planning & Community Development Director
Phone: (603) 624-6450
Fax: (603) 624-6529
City AttorneyThomas Clark
City Solicitor
Phone: (603) 624-6523
Fax: (603) 625-6528
Public WorksFrank Thomas, P.E.
Public Works Director
Phone: (603) 624-6444
Fax: (603) 624-6487
Parks/RecreationRonald Ludwig
Parks, Recreation & Cemetery
Phone: (603) 624-6565
Fax: (603) 625-6569
AviationKevin A. Dillon
Airport Director
Phone: (603) 624-6539
Fax: (603) 628-6038
Building codes are also available for these other New Hampshire municipalities: