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North Dakota Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of North Dakota. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning North Dakota Building Codes
• 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 Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Cal Steiner phone: (701) 227-7415 fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Cal Steiner phone: (701) 227-7415 fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2000 | State Plumbing Board, (701) 328-9979 |
 | Applies to all buildings as a mandatory minimum | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Cal Steiner phone: (701) 227-7415 fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (North Dakota Wiring Standards) | State Electrical Board, (701) 328-9522 |
| Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | UFC 2003; NFPA 101, 2003 | Fire Marshal's Office, (701) 328-5555 |
| Life-safety applies to all existing schools and public assemblies. | |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (ND Century Code, State Building Code Chapter 54-21.3-04.1) | No amendments |
| Applies to all buildings as referenced in the ADA. | |
| Energy Code | MEC 1993; ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1989 for commercial structures | No amendments |
| Elevator Code | None | N/A |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2006 | Cal Steiner phone: (701) 227-7415 fax: (701) 227-7415 |
North Dakota Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Cal Steiner Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs. Phone: (701) 227-7415 Fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Plumbing | State Plumbing Board Phone: (701) 328-9979 |
| Mechanical | Cal Steiner Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs. Phone: (701) 227-7415 Fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Electrical | Don Offerdahl Exceutive Director, State Electrical Board Phone: (701) 328-9522 Fax: (701) 328-9524 |
| Accessibility | Cal Steiner Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs. Phone: (701) 227-7415 Fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Energy | Cal Steiner Building Code Prog. Mgr., Div. of Community Svs. Phone: (701) 227-7415 Fax: (701) 227-7415 |
| Fire Marshal | John Elstad State Fire Marshal Phone: (701) 328-5555 Fax: (701) 328-5510 |
| Boiler Inspector | Robert D. Reetz Chief Boiler Inspector Phone: (701) 328-9607 Fax: (701) 328-9610 |
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