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1.The department of commerce, in cooperation with the state building code advisory
committee, shall adopt rules to implement, amend, and periodically update the state
building code, which must consist of the international building, residential, mechanical,
and fuel gas codes.
2.The state building code advisory committee consists of:
a.Two representatives appointed by the North Dakota building officials association,
one of whom must be from a jurisdiction of fewer than ten thousand people.
b.One representative appointed by the North Dakota chapter of the American
institute of architects.
c.One representative appointed by the North Dakota society of professional
engineers.
d.One representative appointed by the North Dakota association of builders.
e.One representative appointed by the
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1. The department of commerce, in cooperation with the state building code advisory
committee, shall adopt rules to implement, amend, and periodically update the state
building code, which must consist of the international building, residential, mechanical,
and fuel gas codes.
2. The state building code advisory committee consists of:
a. Two representatives appointed by the North Dakota building officials association,
one of whom must be from a jurisdiction of fewer than ten thousand people.
b. One representative appointed by the North Dakota chapter of the American
institute of architects.
c. One representative appointed by the North Dakota society of professional
engineers.
d. One representative appointed by the North Dakota association of builders.
e. One representative appointed by the North Dakota association of mechanical
contractors.
f. One representative appointed by the associated general contractors.
g. A fire marshal appointed by the state fire marshal.
h. One individual appointed by the state electrical board.
3. The state building code advisory committee shall meet with the department of
commerce or a designee of the commissioner of commerce at least once each
calendar year to address proposed amendments to the state building code. The
department of commerce may not adopt an amendment to the state building code
unless the amendment is approved by a majority vote of:
a. One representative appointed by the North Dakota chapter of the American
institute of architects;
b. One representative appointed by the North Dakota society of professional
engineers;
c. One representative appointed by the North Dakota association of builders;
d. One representative appointed by the North Dakota association of mechanical
contractors;
e. One representative appointed by the associated general contractors; and
f. Representatives of eligible jurisdictions as established by administrative rule.
4. The state building code or a building code adopted by a city, township, or county may
not include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in a single family dwelling or a
residential building that contains no more than two dwelling units. The state building
code, plumbing code, electrical code, or an equivalent code adopted by a political
subdivision must provide that a building designed for and used as a school portable
classroom may be constructed and inspected as a temporary structure as defined by
the state building code or may be permitted as a permanent school portable
classroom. The foundation system of such a structure must comply with the
recommendations of the manufacturer's engineering report for a pre-engineered unit or
a structural engineer's report. Frost-free footings may not be required for a temporary
structure that meets the requirements of the state building code unless required by an
engineering report. Temporary electrical and plumbing installations may be allowed for
any structure by the governmental entities governing those areas of construction or the
applicable codes.
5. For the purposes of manufactured homes, the state building code consists of the
manufactured homes construction and safety standards under 24 CFR 3280 adopted
pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act
[42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.].
6. The governing body of a city, township, or county that elects to administer and enforce
a building code shall adopt and enforce the state building code. However, the state
building code may be amended by cities, townships, and counties to conform to local
needs.
7. A modular residential structure or a prebuilt home placed in the state must be
constructed in compliance with the state building code. A modular residential structure
or a prebuilt home placed in a jurisdiction that has amended the state building code
must be constructed in compliance with the state building code and the amendments
adopted by that jurisdiction.