State Building Code

The 2005 Town vote approved the adoption of the mandatory State Building Code as amended adopted by the New Hampshire legislature during the 2002 session: International Building Code 2009 International Plumbing Code 2009 International Mechanical Code 2009 International Energy Conservation Code 2009 International Residential Code 2009 International Existing Building Code 2009 National Electric Code 2011 These current codes are mandated by the State Building Code Review Board Be advised that this list will be updated to newer codes effective January 1, 2015. For instance on January 1 we will now be following the National Electric Code 2014 addition. These codes are currently in effect and do not amend, repeal or supersede any local ordinance, bylaw, code or regulation unless such local ordinance is less stringent than the state building code. All code books are in the town hall office for public review.

Building Permit Packets are available at the Town Hall during regular Business hours -8:30 am to 1:30 pm M-Th, from Kathy or Linda. Completed packets, including driveway permit applications, electric permits (costs are on the back) and oil/gas burner permits should be returned to the Town Hall with a check to cover each packet. Please return the completed packet to the town office to be processed as soon as possible. The Planning Board approves the driveway permits at their third Tuesday of the month meetings, thus the completed application should be given to Kathy or Linda in advance of the meeting. The Board of Selectmen approve building permits at their first and third Monday meetings of the month unless scheduled otherwise due to holidays, vacations, etc.