This bill amends the New Hampshire Building Code to allow residential buildings that are up to four floors above grade plane to have only one stairway, provided that specific conditions are established by the state building code review board. The new legal language is inserted into RSA 155-A:2 as a new paragraph XII, which states that this allowance is notwithstanding the adopted edition of the International Building Code or any other conflicting provisions of law.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces a significant change to the building code requirements for residential structures. It aims to streamline construction processes and potentially reduce costs for builders and developers while maintaining safety standards as determined by the state building code review board. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, which is anticipated to be on July 15, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 155-A:2
As Amended by the Senate: 155-A:2
As Amended by the House: 155-A:2
Version adopted by both bodies: 155-A:2
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 155-A:2