HB1662 (2018) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; State Building Code; New Construction; Radon Assessment. Amend RSA 155-A by inserting after section 2 the following new section:

155-A:2-a Radon Assessment of New Residential Construction. A building inspector or other designated official shall not issue either a temporary or permanent occupancy permit for a new residential construction of a building under the state building code unless a radon assessment has been completed by a person qualified to test for the presence of radon in indoor air. A copy of the results of the completed radon assessment shall be filed with the building inspector or designated official.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; State Building Code; New Construction; Radon Assessment. Amend RSA 155-A by inserting after section 2 the following new section:

155-A:2-a Radon Assessment of New Residential Construction. A building inspector or other designated official shall not issue either a temporary or permanent occupancy permit for a new residential construction of a building under the state building code unless a radon assessment has been completed by a person qualified to test for the presence of radon in indoor air. A copy of the results of the completed radon assessment shall be filed with the building inspector or designated official.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.