Revision: Feb. 15, 2023, 9:56 a.m.
Rep. C. McGuire, Merr. 27
January 23, 2023
2023-0091h
05/10
Amendment to HB 564
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to ratification of amendments to the state building code and state fire code, and the membership of the state advisory board of fire control.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 State Fire Code; Ratification of Amendments. Pursuant to RSA 153:5, the general court hereby ratifies the amendments to the state fire code adopted by the state fire marshal and the state board of fire control through January 18, 2023.
3 State Advisory Board of Fire Control; Membership. Amend RSA 153:2 to read as follows:
153:2 Membership and Organization. There shall be a state advisory board of fire control consisting of [11] 12 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. The members shall be persons with experience and background in (1) a manufacturing industry; (2) the storage of petroleum products and in standard safety precautions with reference thereto; (3) the position of forest fire warden and who is a chief of a volunteer or full-time fire department; (4) fire insurance underwriting, including knowledge of national standards of construction, causes of fire loss and regulations pertaining to fire safety; (5) the position of chief of a municipal fire department; (6) a registered architect; (7) a chemical engineer; (8) an electrical engineer; (9) the position of chief of a volunteer fire department; (10) natural gas distribution; [and] (11) propane gas distribution; and (12) a fire protection engineer. Members shall be appointed for terms of 5 years. One member of the board shall be designated as chairman thereof by the governor.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2023-0091h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Ratifies amendments to the state building code approved by the state building code review board.
II. Ratifies amendments to the state fire code approved by the fire marshal and state board of fire control.
III. Adds a fire protection engineer to the state board of fire control.