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The building code in force in North Dakota now.

2024 ICC family (IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC), in force since Jan 1, 2026. Enforced by Local building departments enforce; ND Dept. of Commerce administers adoption only, not enforcement. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in North Dakota

Checked on the source
In force

2024 ICC family (IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC), in force since Jan 1, 2026

State Commerce page says the 2024 IBC, IRC, IMC and fuel gas codes (with IECC and IEBC) were adopted Sept 11, 2025, effective Jan 1, 2026. The state does not enforce; cities, counties and townships that enforce a code must use it and may amend. Home-rule cities may differ.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local building departments enforce; ND Dept. of Commerce administers adoption only, not enforcement

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force since Jan 1, 2026 (Commerce page re-read Oct 18, 2026); no next edition named

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly
Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in North Dakota

Which building code applies in North Dakota today?

2024 ICC family (IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC), in force since Jan 1, 2026. State Commerce page says the 2024 IBC, IRC, IMC and fuel gas codes (with IECC and IEBC) were adopted Sept 11, 2025, effective Jan 1, 2026. The state does not enforce; cities, counties and townships that enforce a code must use it and may amend. Home-rule cities may differ.

Who enforces the building code in North Dakota?

Local building departments enforce; ND Dept. of Commerce administers adoption only, not enforcement.

What changes next for the building code in North Dakota?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in North Dakota

Everything in force in North Dakota
Fire code2021 International Fire Code with North Dakota amendments, adopted by State Fire Marshal r…ElevatorsState conveyance program under NDCC ch. 43-09 (2025 SB 2336) and NDAC arts. 24.1-50 and 24…BoilersNDCC ch. 23.1-16 and NDAC art. 33.1-14 (North Dakota Boiler Rules); a valid certificate of…Pools and spasNDAC ch. 33-29-01 (Pool Facilities) water-quality rules for public and semipublic pools an…Hotels and lodgingStatewide license under HHS's Regulatory Code for Lodging EstablishmentsWorkplace safetyFederal OSHA jurisdiction; North Dakota has no State Plan

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