Building Codes & Permits
1. Codes to be enforced. The Conway Fire Department chooses to enforce the New Hampshire State Fire Code as prescribed in RSA 153:14 with the following additions.
2. Anyone installing a new Fire Alarm System or modifying an existing Fire Alarm System by more than 4 devices, is required to submit plans for said system or modification and obtain a permit from the Conway Fire Department prior to beginning the installation/ modification. (Single and Two Family Homes Exempt).
3. Anyone installing a new Fire Suppression System or modifying an existing Fire Suppression system by more than 4 heads/ nozzles, is required to submit plans for said system or modification and obtain a permit from the Conway Fire Department prior to beginning the installation/ modification.
4. Knox Box Required. Anyone installing a new Fire Alarm or Fire Suppression System or modifying an existing system by greater than 50% is required to purchase and install a Knox Box, mount it on the building, and provide keys to the building for the box. (Single and Two Family Homes Exempt)
5. Oil Burners. The State of New Hampshire requires anyone installing an oil burner to obtain a permit from the Fire Department prior to installation of the oil burner. The version of the code enforced shall be the 2006 version of NFPA 31 as this has clearer language than the 2001 version currently enforced by the State of New Hampshire.
6. Fee Schedule.
The following fees include the review of plans, Fire Department permit as applicable, and required related inspections. Fees include initial submittal and not more than two plans revisions. Any additional revisions will be reviewed at a cost of $30.00 per hour.
Subdivision Plan Review:
2-4 residential lots: No fee
5+ residential lots: $25.00 per lot
Not residential: $25.00 per lot
Site Plan review: $50.00
Building Plans: Hotels/Motels/ Dormitories: $10.00 per sleeping room.
Multi-Family Dwellings: $10.00 per dwelling unit.
Other commercial/ industrial: $100.00 for first 10,000 sq ft
$0.01 per additional sq foot
Fire Alarm Systems:
0-49 devices $75.00
50-100 devices $150.00
Add for each device over 100 $1.00 per device
Sprinkler Systems:
13D system $25.00
13R system (per riser) $100.00
13 system (per riser) $150.00
Wet Agent/ Dry Agent Systems: $50.00
Oil Burners $25.00
Compliance inspections (after second inspection) $25.00
7. Fines. Failure to obtain a required permit prior to beginning installation/ construction is subject to a fine of double the fee listed in paragraph 6 above.