relative to the state fire code, fire incident reporting and investigations, and the duties of the state fire marshal.

Summary

The bill adopts the 2024 editions of the NFPA Life Safety Code and Uniform Fire Code as New Hampshire's state fire code and ratifies all board amendments through Dec. 31, 2025. It requires fire departments to report incidents within 10 days, gives the state fire marshal broader investigative powers and the ability to charge fees for certain inspections, and permits sharing of licensed contractors’ contact information to aid inspections. These changes aim to improve fire safety oversight and response across the state.

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