All permits issued from this Department of Building Safety will require the installation of:

Smoke Detectors

Heat Detectors

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Exception:  Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, or the installation or repair of plumbing or mechanical system does not require compliance. 

Exception:  All permits require the installation of a carbon monoxide detector.

The intent and purpose of the Building Codes is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to the firefighters, police, and emergency responders during emergency operations.

In review of laws and regulations related to smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detectors, portions of which have been attached from the IBC, IRC, NFPA, State Fire Code, and Public Laws of the State, compliance to the laws and regulations are mandatory.

As a result of the review, the overall intent of these documents is to provide safety to life from hazards of fire and toxic fumes, in all structures that contain a dwelling unit or room for lease or rent in the town of Newmarket, where detectors are required by law.

All permits issued from the Department of Building Safety will be inspected for compliance to the requirements for smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide.  Detectors must be in place for final approvals.

IBC 2009

Section [F] 907.2.11 Compliance

IRC 2009

Section 314.3    Location Smoke Alarms

Section 314.3.1 When Required

Section 314.4    Commercial/Battery Power

Section 31.5.1   Carbon Monoxide New Construction

Section 315.2    Carbon Monoxide Existing

NFPA 1997

Chapter 3/

3-1.2     Compliance

3-2.1     Compliance

8-3        Automatic Fire Detectors

8-3.4.2  Heat Detectors

8-3.4.3  Smoke Detectors

State Fire Code

Saf-C 6000

Part Saf-C 6015 Automatic Fire Warning Devices

Title XII Public Safety and Welfare

Chapter 153    State Board of Fire Control

Chapter 153:1 Definitions VI

Chapter 153:1 Definitions IX-a

Chapter 153-10-a State Board of Fire Control

Chapter 153:10-a II  Fire & Carbon Monoxide

Chapter 153:10-a VI  Most Stringent