RSA 154:21-a Ordering Building Vacated.

I. The fire chief or designee or state or local fire marshal or designee shall have the authority to order occupants to vacate a building, structure, or other premises if the chief or state or local fire marshal or designee determines, based on reasonable information and belief, that the condition of such premises constitutes a clear and imminent danger to the life or safety of occupants or other persons and that protection of life or safety requires vacating the premises. Such an order shall be subject to the procedures of RSA 147:16-a.
II. The provisions of paragraph I shall not apply to a residence which is occupied by the owner and his or her family, unless the condition of such premises constitutes a clear and imminent danger to the life and health of persons other then t