N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-A:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-A / Section 1
155-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Building" means building as defined and interpreted by the International Code Council's International Building Code adopted under RSA 155-A:1, IV, as amended by the state building code review board and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10. II. "County" means the local legislative body of a county in which there are unincorporated towns or unorganized places. [Paragraph III effective until July 1, 2026; see also paragraph III set out below.] III. "Local enforcement agency" means for a municipality that has adopted enforcement provisions or additional regulations under RSA 674:51 or RSA 47:22, the building inspector, code official, or other local government official qualified and authorized to make inspections and to enforce the laws, ordinances, and rules enacted by the state and by local government that establish standards and requirements applicable to the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings. For the purpose of enforcement of the state fire code for buildings and structures not owned by the state, thelocal enforcement agencymeans the municipal fire chief or his or her representative, pursuant to RSA 154:2, II. [Paragraph III effective July 1, 2026; see also paragraph III set out above.] III. "Local enforcement agency" means, for a municipality as defined in RSA 672:10 that has adopted an enforcement mechanism under RSA 155-A:3, the official qualified and authorized to issue permits, make inspections, and enforce the laws, ordinances, and rules enacted by the state and local government that establish standards and requirements applicable to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure, or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure. IV. "New Hampshire building code" or "state building code" means the adoption by reference of the International Building Code 2021, the International Existing Building Code 2021, the International Plumbing Code 2021, the International Mechanical Code 2021, the International Energy Conservation Code 2018, the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2021 and the International Residential Code 2021, as published by the International Code Council Inc., and the National Electrical Code 2023, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., as reviewed and recommended by the state building code review board, including all amendments reviewed and approved by the board as of April 11, 2025, and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10. IV-a. "New Hampshire fire code" or "state fire code" means the state fire code as defined in RSA 153:1 and as amended by rules adopted pursuant to RSA 153:5. V. "Person" means any individual or organized group of any kind, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and other forms of association, as well as federal, state or local instrumentalities, political subdivisions, or officers. VI. "Structure" means structure as defined and interpreted by the International Code Council's International Building Code adopted under RSA 155-A:1, IV, as amended by the state building code review board and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10.