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National Codes Enforced

*NEW* - Effective September 15, 2019, the State of New Hampshire Building Code follows the 2015 set of the iCodes, as mandatory minimum codes - therefore these new editions supersede the locally adopted earlier editions.

 

The City of Portsmouth have adopted the following construction codes (click here to purchase). The City of Portsmouth amendments are available on this page in PDF format or at the Inspections department.

YEAR NATIONAL CODE CITY CODE AMENDMENT
2015 International Building Code City Building Amendment
2015 International Residential Code  City Residential Amendment

Swimming Pool, Spas & Hot Tubs Regulations
2015 International Fire Code City Fire Amendment
2015 International Plumbing Code City Plumbing Amendment
2015 International Mechanical Code  City Mechanical Amendment
2015 International Energy Conservation Code  

2015

2017

National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54)

 

City Amendment
2017 National Electric Code (NFPA 70) City Electrical Amendment
2015 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)  


Copies of the Portsmouth Amendments are available at the Building Inspection Department, 3rd floor, Portsmouth City Hall.

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1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Monday 8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday 8 AM – 1 PM

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(603) 610-7243

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