IBC 2024 — mandatory statewide via ND Dept of Commerce
IEBC2024
International Existing Building Code
ICC·Existing Buildings
IEBC 2024 — mandatory statewide via ND Dept of Commerce
IEBC2021
International Existing Building Code
ICC·Existing Buildings
IPMC 2021 — property maintenance statewide
IECC2024
International Energy Conservation Code
ICC·Energy
IECC 2024 — mandatory statewide via ND Dept of Commerce
IFC2024
International Fire Code
ICC·Fire Safety
IFC 2024 — mandatory statewide via State Fire Marshal
IFGC2024
International Fuel Gas Code
ICC·Fuel Gas
IFGC 2024 — mandatory statewide via ND Dept of Commerce
IMC2024
International Mechanical Code
ICC·Mechanical
IMC 2024 — mandatory statewide via ND Dept of Commerce
IPC2024
International Plumbing Code
ICC·Plumbing
IPC 2024 — mandatory via ND State Plumbing Board
IRC2024
International Residential Code
ICC·Residential
IRC 2024 — mandatory statewide via ND Dept of Commerce
NFPA 702020
National Electrical Code
NFPA·Electrical
NEC (NFPA 70) — mandatory via ND State Electrical Board
Important Notes
North Dakota has an extreme continental climate with severe winters. Frost depth reaches 48-60 inches — deep foundations required statewide. Ground snow loads 25-45 psf with significant drifting potential. Ice barriers are mandatory statewide. Climate Zones 6A (south) and 7 (north) — among the coldest in the lower 48. Design temperatures can reach -30°F to -40°F. Wind speeds 105-120 mph. Tornado risk exists in eastern ND (Tornado Alley fringe). The Bakken oil region (western ND) has seen rapid construction growth requiring enhanced code enforcement. Seismic risk is very low (Category A). The State Building Code was updated to 2024 ICC codes effective Jan 1, 2026.