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The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board (hereafter referred to as "Board") is charged with the responsibility for reviewing and updating the New Hampshire building code. The New Hampshire building code, effective September 14, 2002, revised effective August 17, 2007 means the International Building Code 2006, the International Plumbing Code 2006, the International Mechanical Code 2006, the International Energy Conservation Code 2006, and the International Residential Code 2006, as published by the International Code Council, and the National Electrical Code 2005 as published by the National Fire Protection Association. The Board also provides independent analysis and recommendations to the legislature on the modification of the state building codes and state fire codes to promote uniformity with all applicable laws, rules and regulations as well as the public safety and best practices for the people of New Hampshire.

Another function of the Board is to hear appeals of variances or exceptions to the state fire code that have been granted or denied by the State Fire Marshal, and appeals of a decision of the State Fire Marshal in enforcing provisions of the State Building Code. (See RSA 155-A:11, I).

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