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ARTICLE 3

Proposed Changes:

Shall the Town vote to authorize the Town of Windham to adopt and enforce the NH Building Code, as adopted by the State of NH, in accordance with NH RSA 155-A, subject to the following revisions:

• International Residential Code Sections R101.1, R105.2, R108.5, R301.2(1) and R302.5.1;

• International Building Code Sections 101.1, 1612.3, and 3412.2;

• International Plumbing Code Sections 101.1, 106.6.2, 106.6.3, 108.4, and 108.5;

• International Mechanical Code Sections 101.1, 106.5.2, 108.4, and 108.5; and

• International Energy Conservation Code Sections 101.1, 107.5, and 108.4

 

In addition, taking the following supplemental actions:

A. Adopt language about the validity, affect on ongoing legal proceedings, and effective date;

B. Repeal the 2003 edition of the International Residential Building Code adopted at 2005 Town Meeting;

C. Authorize the Building Inspector, as designated by the Selectmen, to enforce the State Building Code as authorized under RSA 155-A:1(III), with the enforcement powers as provided in RSA 676 for enforcement of local land use ordinances; and

D. Have the Zoning Board of Adjustment act as the Building Code Board of Appeals as authorized under NH RSA 673:1(V).

 

Recommended by the Planning Board 7-0

From the Planning Board and the Community Development Department:

·        Article Education (Laura Scott)

Meetings:

Meeting video clips shown have been shortened for content.  The full meeting video may be obtained at wctv.pegcentral.com.

·        11/09/11 Planning Board Public Hearing (Entire meeting video can be found here)

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·        11/30/11 Planning Board Public Hearing (Entire meeting video can be found here)

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·        12/14/11 Planning Board Public Hearing (Entire meeting video can be found here)

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·        12/28/11 Planning Board Public Hearing (Entire meeting video can be found here)

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