Nashua, 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 amendmentsDepartment of Building Safety, (603) 589-3080
Structural CodeIBC 2009 &* IRC 2009 with amendmentsDepartment of Building Safety, (603) 589-3080
Plumbing CodeIPC 2009 with amendmentsDepartment of Building Safety, (603) 589-3080
Mechanical CodeIMC 2009 with amendmentsDepartment of Building Safety, (603) 589-3080
Electrical CodeNEC 2008 with amendmentsDepartment of Building Safety, (603) 589-3080
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
StructuralWilliam Condra
Building & Utilities Inspector (Building)
Phone: (603) 589-3083
Fax: (603) 589-3119
PlumbingTim Dupont
Building & Utilities Inspector (Plumbing)
Phone: (603) 589-3076
Fax: (603) 589-3119
Mechanical Mark Simard
Building & Utilities Inspector (Mechanical)
Phone: (603) 589-3118
Fax: (603) 589-3119
ElectricalRussell Marcum
Building & Utilities Inspector (Electrical)
Phone: (603) 589-3117
Fax: (603) 589-3119
AccessibilityWilliam Condra
Building & Utilities Inspector (Building)
Phone: (603) 589-3083
Fax: (603) 589-3119
Fire MarshalFire Marshal's Office
Phone: (603) 589-3460
Fax: (603) 589-3474
ZoningCarter Falk
Deputy Planning Manager/Zoning
Phone: (603) 589-3090
Fax: (603) 589-3119
PlanningRoger Houston
Planning Department Manager/Planning Director
Phone: (603) 589-3112
Fax: (603) 589-3119
City AttorneyStephen Bennett
Deputy Corporation Counsel
Phone: (603) 589-3250
Fax: (603) 589-3259
Public WorksPublic Works Dept.
Phone: (603) 589-3140
Fax: (603) 589-3169
Parks/RecreationParks Dept.
Phone: (603) 589-3370
Fax: (603) 594-3465
Building codes are also available for these other New Hampshire municipalities: