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HB 1004 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Sprinkler system exemption for certain dwellings

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exempting certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.

Exempts certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill exempts certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“The state fire code and associated rules shall not require automatic fire suppression or sprinkler systems in [detached one, or 2-family dwelling units in a structure] a detached building with up to 4 dwelling units used only for residential purposes.”
Section 1
“The state fire marshal may adopt such rules pursuant to RSA 541-A as necessary to enforce paragraphs I, II, and II-a; provided that under no circumstances shall the rules require the installation of a fire sprinkler system in a [one- or 2-family dwelling unit] detached building with up to 4 dwelling units, used only for residential purposes, that otherwise meets the requirements of this section.”
Section 2
“The state building code review board shall not adopt or enforce any rule requiring the installation of fire sprinkler systems in any new or existing detached [one- or 2-family dwelling unit in a structure] buildings with up to 4 dwelling units used only for residential purposes.”
Section 3
“In accordance with RSA 153:5, III, the planning board shall not require, or adopt any regulation requiring, the installation of a fire suppression sprinkler system in proposed [one- or 2-family residences] detached buildings with up to 4 dwelling units used only for residential purposes as a condition of approval for a local permit.”
Section 4

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Matt DrewRPrime
  • Rep. Brian LabrieRClerk· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Public testimony

18 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill with the recommendation that the Committee adopt the amendment brought forward by Ivy Vann.”
— Kate Coon, Peterboroughsupports
“I support this bill and recommend that the committee adopt the amendment brought forward by Ivy Vann.”
— Hope Driscoll, Jaffreysupports
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency or public oversight and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes
“I am writing in opposition to New Hampshire House Bill 1004. This bill proposes to expand the automatic sprinkler exemption from detached one or two family dwellings to detached buildings with up to four dwelling units used solely for residential purposes.…”
— June Trisciani, Manchesteropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study16–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamPublic Hearing
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration1:09:03–1:11:302m 27slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 2
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 18
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 38

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.