New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 8100 - STATE BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM
Part Saf-C 8101 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section Saf-C 8101.02 - Scope
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) The state building permit system shall apply to the construction and renovation of all buildings and structures, except one- and two-family dwellings, for those municipalities that have not elected to enact a local ordinance or otherwise adopt procedures for the enforcement of the state building code pursuant to RSA 674:51, as well as all buildings and structures owned by the State, the community college system of New Hampshire and the university system. Any municipality falling under this provision, when requesting in writing that the department act as their building official, shall state in writing that the municipality has not enacted any local ordinances or adopted any enforcement mechanisms for the state building code.
(b) Any municipality enacting a local ordinance or adopting an enforcement mechanism for enforcing the provisions of the state building code shall conform to the provisions of RSA 674:51, III.
(c) Pursuant to the authority granted per RSA 155-A:2, III and IV, the state fire marshal shall issue permits pursuant to these rules. Separate permits shall be required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire protection work in addition to the building permit.
(d) Pursuant to the authority granted per RSA 155-A:2, IV, in the event that a project requires specialized knowledge, requires services from another state agency, or due to staffing limitations, the state fire marshal shall contract and/or authorize a local enforcement agency or other qualified third party agency to act on its behalf for the review of plans, issuance of building permits, inspections, and issuance of certificates of occupancy.
(e) Any municipality which issues a building permit or otherwise grants permission to a builder to construct or renovate any structure within their jurisdiction shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to meet the provisions of Saf-C 8101.02(b) above and shall assume the sole responsibility of the enforcement provisions as set forth in RSA 155-A:7.
