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RSA 310-A:52 · Exemptions

Title
XXX: OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter
310-A · OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Status
current
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310-A:52 Exemptions. – The seal of a licensed architect shall be required for all buildings or structures covered by the New Hampshire building code under RSA 155-A, with the following exemptions:

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The preparation of drawings and specifications for and the supervision of the construction or alteration of a single-family or 2-family residence or of any building used for farm purposes.

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The alteration of an existing building not involving any of the following:

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A change in the primary structural frame or bearing wall; or

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A change in use or occupancy to one of a higher hazard classification.

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The practice of architecture by officers and employees of the United States while engaged within the state in the practice of architecture for the federal government.

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The preparation of drawings and specifications for, and the supervision of any new or reconstructed structure meeting all of the following conditions:

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(a)

The primary structural frame is not reinforced concrete or structural steel;

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The building height is 2 1/2 stories or less;

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(c)

The building area is 4,000 square feet or less; and

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(d)

The occupancy classification is not a Group A, E, H, I, or R-4. Source. 1981, 485:1. 1987, 297:2. 1995, 284:31, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. 2017, 147:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2017. Land Surveyors

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Source. 1981, 485:1. 1987, 297:2. 1995, 284:31, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. 2017, 147:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2017. Land Surveyors

Source history

  • 1981, 485:1
  • 1987, 297:2
  • 1995, 284:31, eff. Jan. 1, 1996
  • 2017, 147:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2017. Land Surveyors

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