1. (a) Appeals of variances or exceptions to the state fire code, Saf-C 6000, that have been granted or denied by the state fire marshal and appeals of a decision of the state fire marshal in enforcing provisions of the state building code pursuant to RSA 155-A:7, I, shall be in writing and filed at the board’s office. All appeals shall be a de novo hearing.

2. (b) An appellant shall include the following on his or her appeal:

   1. (1) The name and address of the appellant;
   2. (2) The name and address of the appellant’s representative, if any;
   3. (3) A concise statement of the facts which warrant the relief requested from the board;
   4. (4) The description of the action which the appellant wishes the board to take;
   5. (5) A citation to any statutes, rules, orders, or other authority which entitles the appellant to the relief requested; and
   6. (6) The signature and date required by Bcr 205.02(a).

3. (c) An appeal shall be dismissed upon a determination that it:

   1. (1) Fails to state a cause of action;
   2. (2) Alleges a cause of action that is so untimely filed that it imperils or prejudices another party’s defense or position; or
   3. (3) Is filed by an appellant who refuses to respond to requests for further information or to otherwise cooperate with any board investigation or hearing.

Source. #8044, eff 2-17-04; ss by #10073, INTERIM, eff 1-17-12, EXPIRES: 7-16-12; ss by #10161, eff 7-13-12