Section Saf-C 3308.01 - Manufacturer Approval(a) A manufacturer of modular buildings and building components shall be certified as follows: (1) The manufacturer shall submit a building system as set forth in Saf-C 3306 and quality assurance program as set forth in Saf-C 3307 for its modular building(s) and building components, to an agency, for evaluation and approval;(2) The agency shall inform the department, in writing, by completing and submitting "Modular Building Manufacturers Approval by Third Party Agency" on form DSFM-62, revised 9/11/2015, that it has evaluated and approved the manufacturer's building system and quality assurance program, including a statement that the building system has been evaluated and reviewed for compliance with the required codes, standards, rules, and laws; and(3) If a determination cannot be made from the drawings, specifications, and documentation prepared in accordance with applicable codes, standards, laws, and rules, the approved third party agency shall accept tests that utilize the test standards of the state building code to evaluate the building system.(b) Pursuant to RSA 205-C:6, a non-refundable fee of $300.00 shall be submitted along with the application.(c) If a manufacturer is not approved, the department shall notify both the manufacturer and the third party inspection agency, in writing, of the reason(s) for disapproval.(d) If a manufacturer is approved, the department shall assign a manufacturer's code number and notify the manufacturer and approved third party agency of the manufacturer's code number.(e) If a manufacturer is approved, the department shall notify the manufacturer and the third party in writing of its approval. A manufacturer's approval shall expire one year from the date of notification of approval.(f) Upon initial approval, the manufacturer shall submit a fee of $700.00 to the department, pursuant to RSA 205-C:6.(g) The manufacturer and the agency shall maintain a copy of the approved building system, the quality assurance program, and any amendments.(h) Vocational institutes with department of education accredited building programs shall be exempt from (a) above, if: (1) No more than 2 complete modular buildings are produced per year; and(2) Plans are submitted to the department for review and approval prior to construction.(i) Upon receipt of plans pursuant to (h)(2) above, for review and approval, the department shall: (1) Conduct a minimum of 2 in-process inspections, one of which shall occur prior to the application of the wall finish, including the inspection of all rough framing, electrical and plumbing work, and insulation;(2) Require the buildings to meet the applicable codes set forth in Saf-C 3303.01; and(3) Label the completed product as set forth in Saf-C 3309.04 and Saf-C 3309.07, if the applicable codes in Saf-C 3303.01 are met.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3308.01
#5439, eff 7-24-92; ss by #6810, INTERIM, eff 7-25-98, EXPIRES: 11-22-98; ss by #6885, eff 11-18-98;ss by #8741, INTERIM, eff 11-18-06, EXPIRED: 5-17-07
New. #9752, eff 7-9-10 (from Saf-C 3306.01 )
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 16, Filed April 18, 2019, Proposed by #12737, Effective 3/8/2019, Expires 3/8/2029.