Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of New Hampshire.
Additional Resources
New Hampshire's Modular Homes Building Codes are mandatory minimums for all buildings unless otherwise indicated.
Code Alert: Effective April 1, 2010, the NH State Building Code has been amended with the 2009 I-codes. The requirements for automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses will NOT take effect until April 1, 2012 (check local ordinances).New Hampshire Modular Homes Building Codes
Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2009 & IRC 2009 with amendments | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except one and two family dwellings | ||
Structural Code | IBC 2009 & IRC 2009 with amendments | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except one and two family dwellings | ||
Plumbing Code | IPC 2009 with amendments | State Plumber's Board, (603) 271-3267 and Department of Safety |
Local jurisdictions must get state approval to make code more stringent | ||
Mechanical Code | IMC 2009 with amendments | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
Electrical Code | NEC 2008 with amendments | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, UFC 2003 (State Fire Code) | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 and Department of Safety |
Accessibility Code | IBC 2006, ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 | Online |
Applies to publicly-funded buildings, government-owned buildings and public accommodations | ||
Energy Code | IECC 2009 with amendments | Public Utilities Commission, (603) 271-2431 and Department of Safety |
Applies to commerical and industrial buildings over 4,000 square feet | ||
Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 | Online |
Gas Code | State Fire Code | Fire Marshal's Office, (603) 271-3294 |
Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code | Online |
New Hampshire Building Authorities (BA)
Functional Area | Contact |
Structural | State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (603) 271-3294 |
Plumbing | State Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Pl Phone: (603) 271-3267 Fax: (603) 271-6656 |
Electrical | Electrician Board Phone: (603) 271-3748 |
Energy | Utility Analyst, Public Utilities Commission Phone: (603) 271-6550 Fax: (603) 271-3878 |
Fire Marshal | State Fire Marshal's Office, Division of Fire Safe Phone: (603) 271-3294 Fax: (603) 271-1091 |
Boiler Inspector | Boilers & Elevators, Dept. of Labor Phone: (603) 271-2584 |
Elevator Inspector | Boilers & Elevators, Dept. of Labor Phone: (603) 271-2585 |
New Hampshire Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Hampshire: