Board of Fire Control

The intent of the board is to establish a uniform procedure, through RSA 541-A, to acquire the information that the board will consider in deciding, in conjunction with the state fire marshal, whether the state fire code described in RSA 153:1,VI-a will be amended by the adoption of a rule that is exempt from RSA 541-A as described in RSA 153:5,I.

What We Do

• Adopt jointly with the state fire marshal, and with the approval of the commissioner, pursuant to RSA 153:5, I, amendments to the state fire code described in RSA 153:1, VI-a;
• Adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to procedures of the board's operation;
• Review and assess the application of the state fire code and recommend legislation to modify the requirements of the state fire code;
• Act in a continuing advisory capacity to the state fire marshal on any matters pertaining to his/her duties pursuant to RSA 153.