Listed below are Informational Bulletins that have been released by the Division of Fire Safety. The purpose of these informational bulletins is to keep the public informed of safety concerns and changes in laws and codes.

NOTE: Viewers are cautioned to be aware that any informational and/or technical bulletins that have been re-released supersede any previous editions.

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Mechanical & Plumbing - Informational Bulletins are located in the Building Safety & Construction - Mechanical Safety & Licensing Section under Gas Fitter & Plumber Licensing.

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2020
2020-13	Transition to Web-Based e-NFIRS from USFA Data Entry Tool (DET) or the Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI)
2020-12	Tent Installation and Operation Guidance for School Administrative Units (SAUs)
2020-11	Emergency Declaration - Healthcare Occupancy Guidelines
2020-10	NHFIRS Data Submission Reminder
2020-09	NHFIRS Data Submission Policy
2020-08	Grilling Safety at Multi-Unit Dwellings and One- and Two-Family Dwellings
2020-07	PFAS Foam Fact Sheet (PFAS/ Class B Firefighting Foam Use and Restrictions)
2020-06	Carbon Monoxide Devices in Single Family Dwellings
2020-05	Smoke Alarms in Dwellings
2020-04	Law Changes Impacting Fire Code Enforcement
2020-03	Secondary Means of Escape - Windows and Doors
2020-02	Temporary Shelters
2020-01	Photovoltaic (Solar) Installations
2019
2019-01	Secondary Means of Escape - Egress Windows & Doors - Rescinded
2018
2018-02	Annual School Inspection Requirements - Update
2018-01	Electronic Monitoring of Fire Extinguishers - Rescinded
2017
2017-07	Installation of Waste Oil-Burning Devices
2017-06	Outdoor Fireplaces
2017-05	Educational Occupancies – Emergency Egress Drills
2017-04	Grilling Safety at Multi-Unit Dewllings and One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Rescinded
2017-03	Revisions to Saf-C 5000 Display Fireworks Rules
2017-02	Tent Inspections - Follow Tent Inspection Checklist
2017-01	Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems
2016
2016-05	Fireworks – Bottle, Dessert, and Wedding Sparklers
2016-04	Container Transfer Requirements - NFPA 58 Amendment - Rescinded
2016-03	Stationary Generator Installation & Safety
2016-02	Portable Generator Safety
2016-01	PVC Technical Bulletin NFPA 54 Amendment - Rescinded
2015
2015-10	Appliance Venting & Heating System Maintenance
2015-09	Christmas Trees & Holiday Decorations
2015-08	Liquefied Propane Rail Car Trans-Loading
2015-07	Diesel Fueling of Vessals at Piers
2015-06	Special Amusement Buildings (Haunted Houses)
2015-05	Colored Powder Festivals/Events - Combustible Dust Hazards
2015-04	Refueling from Tank Vehicles, Wet Hosing (NFPA 30A)
2015-03	Portable Grill Use at Multi-Unit Dwellings and Single-Famliy Dwellings
2015-02	Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices in Dwellings - Rescinded
2015-01	Smoke Alarm Device Requirements in Dwellings - Rescinded
2014
	Corn Maze Venue Best Practices
2013
2013-10	Fire Extinguishers and the ADA - Rescinded
2013-09	Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems
2013-07	Mobile HVAC Trailer Resource
2013-06	Essential Buildings
2013-04	Electronically Monitored Fire Extinguishers - Rescinded
2013-03	Places of Assembly
2013-02	Photo-voltaic Installations (Solar Panels)
2013-01	School Locking Arrangements
2012
2012-04	Residential Guide for Yellow Coated Gas Tubing (CSST)
2012-03	Generator Safety Bulletin
2012-02	Sky Lanterns Prohibited
2012-01	Portable Grill Use at Multi-Family Dwellings and Single-Family Dwellings
2011
2011-03	Metal Chimneys
2011-02	Toxic Fumes at Indoor Ice Rinks
2011-01	Requirements for Fairs & Carnivals
2010
2010-04	Venting Arrangements for Residential Heating Appliances
2010-03	Generator Safety
2010-02	E85 Fuel Dispensing Devices
2010-01	Electrical Licensing Testing Entity Bulletin
2009
2009-07	Carbon Monoxide Detector Law CO Detector Law Addendum
2009-06	Christmas Tree Regulations
2009-05	Generator Safety Bulletin
2009-04	Egress Window Size Requirements
2009-03	Labor Day Holiday Grill Safety
2009-01	School Fire Reporting Requirements
2008
2008-07	NFPA 58 Bulletin
2008-05	Haunted House Safety Regulations
Caution: Informational bulletins posted prior to this point use an old letterhead with old office contact information
2008-03	Cardboard Gas Containers Prohibited in New Hampshire
2008-02	Electrical Safety Hazard Special Attention Health Care Facilities
2007
2007-05	NFPA 54 Bulletin
2007-01	Exits For Apartments
2006
2006-06	Bed and Breakfast Safety
2006-04	Amilia’s Law - HB 1711
2006-03	Dispensing Fuel into Motor Vehicles
2006-02	Pyrotechnic Flame Effects
2006-01	DOT LP Gas Cylinders
2005
2005-04	Portable Grill Use at Multi-Unit Dwellings and Single Family Dwellings
2005-01	Fire Code Issues in Educational Occupancies
2004
2004-06	Permissible Fireworks
2004-04	Nightclubs
2004-03	State Fire Code Update
2004-02	Haunted House
2004-01	Day Care Occupancies
2003
2003-04	Fire Code Issues in Educational Occupancies
2003-02	Pyrotechnics Before Proximate Audience
2003-01	Places of Assembly

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