This bill amends the definition of "public school building" within the state building code to explicitly include facilities owned, operated, or occupied by public charter schools established under RSA 194-B. The amendment is made to RSA 155-A:2, I, which outlines the compliance requirements for all buildings and structures in New Hampshire with respect to the state building code and state fire code. The inclusion of public charter school facilities ensures that these schools are subject to the same building code regulations as traditional public schools, thereby promoting safety and standardization across educational facilities.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the state building code in effect at the time of a building permit application will govern the construction and alteration of buildings, with a concurrency period allowing for compliance with either the previous or the newly adopted code for a limited time. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, reinforcing the commitment to ensure that public charter schools meet the same safety and structural standards as other public educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 155-A:2, 155-A:13
As Amended by the House: 155-A:2
HB1093 text: 155-A:2, 155-A:13