Life Safety Code
Health Care Facilities licensed by the State of NH must be in compliance with the NH State Fire Code
Any Health Care Facility licensed by the State of NH must be in compliance with the NH State Fire Code including, but not limited to, the Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and the International Building Code. These codes and standards include requirements for sprinkler systems, fire alarms, building code issues, means of egress, and other important fire safety measures.
Health Facility Construction
Effective July 1, 2023 as required by RSA 151:6 and RSA 153:10-b, V; any licensee or applicant desiring to make renovations, modifications, reconstruction, and additions to its facilities, or to construct new facilities, shall submit architectural plans and specifications and sprinkler and fire alarm plans to the NH Division of Fire Safety, state fire marshal's office 60 days prior to commencing such work. Please refer to the NH Division of Fire Safety, state fire marshal's office website for information on submitting plans.