Inspections & Code Enforcement

The Nashua Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible to review all plans and inspect all work to see that it conforms to several building and life safety codes.

The City of Nashua is currently utilizing the State Building & Fire Code as the standard which references NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2018 Edition, NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code 2018 Edition, NFPA 13 Sprinkler Code 2016 Edition and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code 2016 Edition.

The Fire Marshal’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals requesting inspections should give at least 24 hours notice to the division.

Food Truck/Trailer Inspections

All food trucks or trailers operating within Nashua City limits now require an annual fire safety inspection along with the Health Dept. inspection.

• Food Truck/Trailer Inspection Checklist (PDF)
• NFPA Food Truck Fact Sheet (PDF)

Informational videos explaining food truck requirements and NFPA Codes adopted by the State of NH.

• Food Truck Safety - Part 1 (Video)
• Food Truck Safety - Part 2 (Video)

Place of Assembly Inspections

Place of Assembly Permits are issued after meeting the inspection requirements on the following checklist.

• Place of Assembly Checklist (PDF)

Hotel and Dormitory Inspections

• Hotel and Dormitory Checklist (PDF)
  

Fee Schedule

• City of Nashua Code § 156-20: Permits and fee schedules
• Simplified Fee Schedule

Fire-Suppression Systems

• City of Nashua Code - Article VI: Fire-Suppression Systems

Appeals

• City of Nashua Code § 156-19: Appeals.