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New Hampshire Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — New Hampshire
- New Hampshire health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — New Hampshire
| Municipality | Local authority | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Planning & Community Development (Building Regulations) | Submit building/trade permits, include complete plan sets, and schedule CO/final inspections early for commercial projects. |
| Nashua | Building Safety + Code Enforcement | Provide permit plans and scope details; coordinate building inspections and zoning/code checks before opening. |
| Concord | Code Administration Division | Use city permit workflows for building/licensing/health pathways and align with Planning for zoning approvals. |
| Dover | Planning + Inspection Services + permits portal | Apply in the online portal, upload required documents, and request milestone inspections through city systems. |
| Rochester | Building & Licensing Services | Start permit intake with Building & Licensing Services and verify all local inspections are complete before operations. |
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________