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Building Permits in Franklin, New Hampshire

Part of Merrimack County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Franklin itself. Below are the New Hampshire rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Franklin are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Merrimack County handles applications.

New Hampshire statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Local changes allowed
Limited source: gencourt.state.nh.us
Building code
2024 IBC, 2024 IEBC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2018 IECC, 2024 ISPSC, 2024 IRC, 2023 NEC source: gencourt.state.nh.us

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