Section 108-02-01-08 - StandardsBuilding systems must comply with:
1.Primary codes.a. Building codes - International building code (IBC) and international residential code (IRC) published by the international code council (ICC), as adopted and amended in the North Dakota state building code and any local amendments to the North Dakota state building code submitted by July first of each year to the division of community services for distribution to the industrialized buildings commission and manufacturers on or about July first of each year.b. Mechanical code - International mechanical code (IMC) published by the international code council (ICC), as adopted and amended in the North Dakota state building code and any local amendments to the North Dakota state building code submitted by July first of each year to the division of community services for distribution to the industrialized buildings commission and manufacturers on or about July first of each year.c. Fuel gas code - International fuel gas code (IFGC) published by the international code council (ICC), as adopted and amended in the North Dakota state building code and any local amendments to the North Dakota state building code submitted by July first of each year to the division of community services for distribution to the industrialized buildings commission and manufacturers on or about July first of each year.d. Plumbing code - Uniform plumbing code (UPC) published by the international association of plumbing and mechanical officials (IAPMO), as adopted and amended as the North Dakota state plumbing code.e. Electrical code - National electrical code (NEC) published by the national fire protection association (NFPA), as adopted and amended as the laws, rules, and wiring standards of North Dakota.f. Barrier-free code - Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines.g. Energy code - Energy conservation standards as adopted and amended in the North Dakota state building code.2.Alternates. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any technologies, techniques, or materials not specifically prescribed by these codes, standards, specifications, and requirements, provided any such alternate has been approved. a. Applications for such alternates must be filed in writing with the evaluation agency. This application must contain the current requirements of the codes, standards, or specifications from which an alternate is sought and a statement of how the proposed alternate would adequately protect the health, safety, and welfare of both the occupants and the public.b. The evaluation agency may approve any such alternate, provided that it determines that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, consistent with the adopted codes and standards as to quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. The evaluation agency shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim that may be made regarding the use of any such alternate. The evaluation agency shall notify the applicant of the determination. If the application is denied, the notification shall state the reasons for the denial.N.D. Admin Code 108-02-01-08
Effective July 1, 2003; amended effective July 16, 2003.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-377, July 2020, effective 7/1/2020.General Authority: NDCC 54-21.3-07
Law Implemented: NDCC 54-21.3-07