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NH HB1004

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Drew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the automatic fire sprinkler system exemption from detached 1-2 family dwellings to detached buildings with up to 4 dwelling units used only for residential purposes

  • Amends multiple state statutes including the State Fire Code (RSA 153:5), fire warning device requirements (RSA 153:10-a), State Building Code (RSA 155-A:10), and subdivision regulations (RSA 674:36) to reflect the expanded exemption

  • Prohibits the state fire marshal, state building code review board, and local planning boards from requiring sprinkler installation in qualifying residential buildings

  • Applies to all new construction, renovations, or conversions of qualifying buildings after the effective date; existing buildings without sprinklers are not required to retrofit them

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Exempting certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.

Last Action

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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