SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS

The designs for school construction projects must be approved by several state agencies as indicated below. All required approvals must be received by the Department of Education, Office of School Building Aid, before School Building Aid payments can be made to the school district.

This list does not address permit requirements. It is for design approval only.

Department of Education
Office of School Building Aid
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2037

Submit one set of preliminary drawings consisting of a site plan and floor plans which show the dimensions and use of each room.

Submit one complete set of construction documents, stamped by architects and engineers licensed to practice in New Hampshire.

Submit progress prints for review as desired or as requested by the department.

AutoCad drawings may be submitted on a CD to the Department of Education only. Do not send as an e-mail attachment. Other agencies require paper copies of drawings unless otherwise specified.

Submit a letter or letters signed by a licensed architect or engineer on business letterhead stating that the design meets the state building codes per RSA 155-A, the state energy conservation code per RSA 155-D, and the state barrier free access code per RSA 275-C, Acoustics Standards per Ed 321.21.  A statement that no asbestos containing materials have been specified in the design.

Submit a copy of the letters of approval from each of the agencies below as required.

Department of Safety
Office of the State Fire Marshal
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305-0002
(603) 271-3294

Submit the following:

BUILDING PLANS

Code Summary to include code editions used and relevant exceptions cited

Construction type, protected or not, anticipated occupancy(ies), occupant load, area of largest story, and perimeter

Local fire department letter of approval for location and specification of FD connection.

Separate Fire Protection pages showing fire walls, fire and smoke stops, emergency lighting, and exit lighting

Letter from the NH licensed architect or engineer responsible for the design stating that the design satisfies the

requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the NH Barrier Free Design Code.

Is an automatic sprinkler system required? Yes / No

Is a fire alarm system required? Yes / No

75% Completion Date

100% Completion Date

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PLANS

Code Summary to include code editions used and relevant exceptions cited.

Information as required by NFPA 13:8-1, 1999 ed.

100% Completion Date

FIRE ALARM PLANS

Code Summary to include code editions used and relevant exceptions cited.

Documentation required by NFPA 72:1-6, 1999 ed.

Floor plan to scale with specifications and information for each device used.

Local fire department letter of approval for location, layout, and specification of fire alarm panel.

Strobe lumen or decibel levels for each device must be listed on the plan drawn to scale.

100% Completion Date

Public Utilities Commission
8 Old Suncook Road
Concord, NH 03301-7319
(603) 271-2431

Submit certification of compliance with the state energy code as specified in the NH Code of Administrative Rules Puc 1803.4.

Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health
Asbestos Management & Control
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301-6527
(603) 271-4555

Submit certification that to the best of your knowledge no asbestos containing materials were used in construction of the project.

Department of Health and Human Services
Food Protection Bureau
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301-6527
(603) 271-8953

If the project involves construction or major renovation to food service facilities including those used for school provided meals or culinary arts education, submit an application with drawings and technical specifications as required by the NH Code of Administrative Rules He-P 2302.

Department of Environmental Services
Water Supply Engineering Bureau
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2153

If the project involves installation of a well for potable water, submit application as required by the NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Ws 372.

Department of Environmental Services
Subsurface Systems Bureau
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-3501

If the project involves installation of an onsite sewerage disposal system, submit plans and specifications as required by the NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Ws 1003.02.