This bill aims to prohibit local legislative bodies from making any amendments to the state building codes, thereby ensuring uniformity across municipalities. The existing law, RSA 47:22, is repealed and reenacted to empower local enforcement agencies to enforce the state building code and fire code without the ability to introduce additional local regulations. The definition of "local enforcement agency" is amended to remove references to local amendments or additional regulations, emphasizing that enforcement must align strictly with state codes. Furthermore, RSA 155-A:3 is modified to clarify that municipalities can no longer adopt local amendments to the state building code, and the enforcement of the state building code is mandated across all towns and cities without local modifications.

Additionally, the bill repeals RSA 674:51, which previously allowed local legislative bodies to enact ordinances that could amend or deviate from the state building code. It establishes that no local body can implement regulations that conflict with the state building code, particularly regarding the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in certain residential structures. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that municipalities cannot restrict the installation of energy systems by individuals or entities. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline building regulations and enhance compliance with state standards by eliminating local variations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 155-A:1, 155-A:2, 155-A:3, 675:1