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INCORPORATED UPDATES 2021 NH State Building Codes Part He-P 802 Rules for Hospitals and Special Health Care Services effective September 20, 2024 Original document New Hampshire House Bill 1059-2024 Relative to the State Building Code approved on August 2, 2024 retroactively effective July 1, 2024 Original document New Hampshire Building Code Amendment Form Exhibit EN-18-11-24 effective July 1, 2024 Original document 2018 NH State Building Codes SB 373 Relative to the State Building Code Amends the International Energy Conservation Code 2018 R402.4.1.2 effective July 3, 2024 Original document NH Senate Bill 0053 - 2023 Amendments to the State Building Code effective October 7, 2023 Original document NH House Bill 0564 - 2023 Amendments to the State Building Code and State Fire Code effective July 31, 2023 Original document New Hampshire Building Code Revision One effective July 1, 2022 Original document New Hampshire Building Code effective July 1, 2022 Original document New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Chapter He-P 800 Residential Care and Health Facility Rules, Part He-P 803 New Hampshire Nursing Home Rules effective August 4, 2021 Original document New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Chapter He-P 800 Residential Care and Health Facility Rules effective January 28, 2021 Original document Title XII - Public Safety and Welfare Chapter 157-B - Elevators and Accessibility Lifts Section 157-B:3 - New Elevators; New Accessibility Lifts ASME A17.1, 2019 effective December 31, 2019 Original document 2015 NH State Building Codes Archived Exhibits Submitted to the Board (2016) Original document Exhibits Submitted to the Board Original document PART Saf-FMO 300 Amendments to the State Fire Code effective September 8, 2019 Original document

New Hampshire Agencies

New HampshireNew Hampshire adopts a statewide building code and a statewide fire code. These construction regulations are applicable throughout the state and serve as the baseline fire and safety requirements for all buildings and structures in New Hampshire. Local jurisdictions have the option to enact their own bylaws or ordinances, provided they exceed the standards set by the state codes. The Department of Safety in New Hampshire oversees various construction regulations to ensure safety and compliance with the state building and fire codes. Department of Safety State Fire Marshal's Office Within the State Fire Marshal's Office, the Building Code Review Board and the Board of Fire Control oversees construction and fire regulations in the state. The boards adopt and update building and fire codes to ensure safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency in construction projects. Codes include:Building Existing Building Energy Mechanical Plumbing Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Electrical Fire Prevention Life Safety Department of Health and Human Services Health Facilities Administration The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration, oversees regulations related to health facilities to ensure quality care and safety standards. Codes include: Health Care Facilities Department of Labor Inspection Division The Department of Labor oversees elevator regulations to ensure safety and compliance with established standards. Codes include: Elevator