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RSA 155-A:4 · Permit Required

Title
XII: PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Chapter
155-A · NEW HAMPSHIRE BUILDING CODE
Status
current
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155-A:4 Permit Required. –

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I.

Before starting new construction or renovation of buildings and structures as described in RSA 155-A:2, I, the person responsible for such construction shall obtain a permit. [Paragraph II effective until July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out below.]

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II.

In municipalities that have adopted an enforcement mechanism pursuant to RSA 674:51 and RSA 47:22, the permit under this section shall conform to the locally adopted process. No permit shall be issued that would not result in compliance with the state building code and state fire code. [Paragraph II effective July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out above.]

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II.

In municipalities that have adopted an enforcement mechanism pursuant to RSA 155-A:3, the permit under this section shall conform to the locally adopted process. No permit shall be issued that would not result in compliance with the state building code.

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III.

For buildings and structures owned by the state, the community college system of New Hampshire, or the university system, the person responsible for such activities shall obtain a permit from the state fire marshal. Before issuing the permit, the state fire marshal shall give due consideration to any written recommendations of the municipal fire chief, building official, or designee in the community where the state building is located. Source. 2002, 8:3. 2012, 242:13, eff. June 18, 2012. 2025, 276:7, eff. July 1, 2026.

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Source note

Source. 2002, 8:3. 2012, 242:13, eff. June 18, 2012. 2025, 276:7, eff. July 1, 2026.

Source history

  • 2002, 8:3
  • 2012, 242:13, eff. June 18, 2012
  • 2025, 276:7, eff. July 1, 2026

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