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Building Code. To see if the Town will vote to 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.

Vice-Chair Crisler read the notice into the record.

Vice-Chair Crisler motioned to open Building Code for Public Hearing. Seconded by Ms. Skinner. Motion passed: 6-0.

Ms. Scott reviewed the history of the current Building Code which was adopted in 2003 at a time when the Building Inspector, Department Head, and Code Enforcement Administrator were the same one person. Because of changes within the Department structure, this Building Code language and designation causes confusion. The recommended changes are to clear up this confusion. The BOS, Code Enforcement Officer, Attorney Campbell, and Ms. Scott as the Department Head all agree to the proposed change.

Board comments/suggestions include:

• Is it necessary to include the last sentence in the new version; No – It is there for clarity on the ballot. The Board decided to place the last sentence in parentheses;

• The Board decided to favor the second version recommended by Attorney Campbell.

Chairwoman Post opened the Hearing to the Public. Hearing none, she closed the Public Hearing.

Vice-Chair Crisler motioned to move the amendment to the Building Code, which authorizes the Building Inspector, rather than the Code Enforcement Administrator, to be the designated authority for the State Building Code, to the Town Warrant. Mr. Wrenn seconded. Motion passed: 6-0.