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North Dakota Building Codes

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• The codes listed below apply as a mandatory code to all buildings, if the local jurisdiction adopts a code. Exceptions are noted in the table.

North Dakota Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006Richard Gray, Division of Community Service, (701) 328-3698
Structural CodeIBC 2006Richard Gray, Division of Community Service, (701) 328-3698
Plumbing CodeUPC 2000State Plumbing Board, (701) 328-9979
Applies to all buildings as a mandatory minimum
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006Richard Gray, Division of Community Service, (701) 328-3698
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (North Dakota Wiring Standards)State Electrical Board, (701) 328-9522
Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings
Fire/Life Safety CodeUFC 2003; NFPA 101, 2003Fire Marshal's Office, (701) 328-5555
Life-safety applies to all existing schools and public assemblies.
Accessibility CodeADAAG (ND Century Code, State Building Code Chapter 54-21.3-04.1)No amendments
Applies to all buildings as referenced in the ADA.
Energy CodeMEC 1993; ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1989
for commercial structures
No amendments
Elevator CodeNoneN/A
Gas CodeIFGC 2006Richard Gray, Division of Community Service, (701) 328-3698

North Dakota Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralRichard Gray
Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs.
Phone: (701) 283-3698
Fax: (701) 282-2308
PlumbingState Plumbing Board
Phone: (701) 289-9979
MechanicalRichard Gray
Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs.
Phone: (701) 283-3698
Fax: (701) 282-2308
ElectricalDon Offerdahl
Exceutive Director, State Electrical Board
Phone: (701) 289-9522
Fax: (701) 289-9524
AccessibilityRichard Gray
Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs.
Phone: (701) 283-3698
Fax: (701) 282-2308
EnergyRichard Gray
Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs.
Phone: (701) 283-3698
Fax: (701) 282-2308
Fire MarshalJohn Elstad
State Fire Marshal
Phone: (701) 285-5555
Fax: (701) 285-5510
Boiler InspectorRobert D. Reetz
Chief Boiler Inspector
Phone: (701) 289-9607
Fax: (701) 289-9610
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