New Hampshire

New Hampshire State Fire Code

Adopted Code Edition

2015 IFC + NFPA 1 (with NH amendments)

Adoption Style

Statewide — one code

State Fire Marshal

NH Office of the State Fire Marshal ↗

Verification Status

Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM

Contractor Licensing

Fire Alarm

NH Dept of Safety — Electrical Contractor license

Fire Sprinkler

NH SFM — Sprinkler Installer / Contractor

Jurisdiction Notes

NH uses a hybrid IFC + NFPA 1 approach. SFM licenses sprinkler installers directly.

Accuracy & Verification

Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the NH Office of the State Fire Marshal and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.