Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 1 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | State fire code = NFPA 101 (2021 ed.) Life Safety Code + NFPA 1 (2021 ed.) Uniform Fire Code (RSA 153:1,VI-a)Adopted by reference under RSA 153:1,VI-a; amendments proposed by the fire marshal/board of fire control need legislative ratification within a year. Covers existing and new buildings statewide. SourceReported, in verification | State Fire Marshal, primary; local fire chiefs also enforce (RSA 154:2); towns may set no-less-restrictive local ordinances | In force |
| Building | NH State Building Code: 2021 IBC/IEBC/IPC/IMC/IRC + 2023 NEC + 2018 IECC (RSA 155-A:1,IV)Adopted by reference; amendments ratified through April 2025. Includes the 2021 Intl Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Energy code (IECC) is the oldest of the set, at 2018. SourceReported, in verification | Municipal local-enforcement agency is primary; state fire marshal enforces only if a town has none and asks (RSA 155-A:7) | In force |
| Elevators | ASME/ANSI A17.1, current edition by reference (RSA 157-B); no separate A17.3 citation foundRSA 157-B covers elevators and accessibility lifts, requiring conformance with A17.1; inspection certificates are valid one year from inspection. Administered by the state labor commissioner. SourceReported, in verification | NH Dept. of Labor, Commissioner (RSA 157-B) | In force |
| Boilers | ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code + National Board Inspection Code, edition not specified in statute (RSA 157-A)RSA 157-A requires new and existing boilers/pressure vessels to meet the ASME/National Board codes and pass inspection for certification; a recurring recertification interval was not found in the statute text. SourceReported, in verification | NH Dept. of Labor, Commissioner (RSA 157-A) | In force |
| Pools | Public bathing facility design review + self-certification program (RSA 485-A:26 to :28)DES reviews/approves pool and spa design and construction, requires a certified operator, and runs a facility self-certification and registration program in effect since July 2019. SourceReported, in verification | NH Dept. of Environmental Services (RSA 485-A) | In force |
| Lodging | No standalone hotel-licensing statute found; hotel/dormitory occupancy provisions of the statewide fire code (NFPA 101, 2021 ed.) applyA dedicated statewide hotel/lodging business-licensing statute was not located this run; the binding statewide safety requirement is the fire code's hotel/dormitory occupancy chapter, enforced same as Fire. SourceReported, in verification | State Fire Marshal/local fire officials for life-safety; a separate business-licensing authority was not confirmed | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA (no NH State Plan)New Hampshire has no OSHA-approved State Plan. Private-sector employers are covered by federal OSHA. State and local government employees are covered by neither federal OSHA nor any state plan. SourceVerified on the source | Federal OSHA (US Dept. of Labor) | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
State fire code = NFPA 101 (2021 ed.) Life Safety Code + NFPA 1 (2021 ed.) Uniform Fire Code (RSA 153:1,VI-a). Adopted by reference under RSA 153:1,VI-a; amendments proposed by the fire marshal/board of fire control need legislative ratification within a year. Covers existing and new buildings statewide. Enforced by: State Fire Marshal, primary; local fire chiefs also enforce (RSA 154:2); towns may set no-less-restrictive local ordinances.
NH State Building Code: 2021 IBC/IEBC/IPC/IMC/IRC + 2023 NEC + 2018 IECC (RSA 155-A:1,IV). Adopted by reference; amendments ratified through April 2025. Includes the 2021 Intl Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Energy code (IECC) is the oldest of the set, at 2018. Enforced by: Municipal local-enforcement agency is primary; state fire marshal enforces only if a town has none and asks (RSA 155-A:7).
Elevators: NH Dept. of Labor, Commissioner (RSA 157-B) (ASME/ANSI A17.1, current edition by reference (RSA 157-B); no separate A17.3 citation found). Boilers: NH Dept. of Labor, Commissioner (RSA 157-A) (ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code + National Board Inspection Code, edition not specified in statute (RSA 157-A)).
New Hampshire is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Lodging: Unconfirmed (unknown).
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