New Hampshire SB503 amends the state building code to allow spruce-pine-fir-south (SPFS) lumber to be used in construction, aligning it with Canadian.
New Hampshire SB503 amends the state building code to allow spruce-pine-fir-south (SPFS) lumber, harvested and milled in New Hampshire, to be used in construction. This change aims to address the technical distinction that disadvantages New Hampshire sawmills and the forest products industry. The bill specifies that SPFS lumber should be graded by a grader permitted under RSA 426:18 or by an American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) accredited agency. Licensed architects and engineers can still specify higher strength materials if required for safety and structural integrity.
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