This bill amends the New Hampshire Building Code by repealing the allowance for municipal amendments to the technical requirements of the state building code under certain conditions. Specifically, it removes the provision that permitted municipalities to make amendments if the state building code was more than two editions behind the published model codes. The new language stipulates that no amendments to the technical requirements of the state building code are permitted, ensuring that municipalities can only implement amendments related to the issuance of permits and administrative functions, provided they are not less stringent than the state code.

The effective date of this act is set for July 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. This change aims to standardize building code requirements across municipalities, enhancing consistency and safety in construction practices throughout the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:51, 47:22
As Amended by the House: 155-A:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 155-A:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 155-A:3