Code Compliance

Current Codes

The following codes are currently enforced by the City of Bismarck Fire Department:

International Building Code (IBC) – 2021
International Fire Code (IFC) - 2021 (including Appendix B, C, and D)
International Residential Code (IRC) - 2021 (including Appendix E and J)
International Mechanical Code (IMC) - 2021
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - 2021
International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - 2021
National Electrical Code and the North Dakota State Wiring Standards adopted by the North Dakota State Electrical Board
Uniform Plumbing Code and the North Dakota State Plumbing Standards adopted by the North Dakota State Plumbing Board
Laws, Rules, and Wiring Standards of North Dakota - 2017
NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems - 2019
NFPA 13R Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including 4 stories in height - 2019
NFPA 14 Installation of Standpipe Systems - 2019
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code - 2019

For code interpretation, please call the Building Division at 701-355-1465, and for fire code interpretation, call the Fire Division at 701-355-1400.

Please refer to the City Attorney's website Code of Ordinance, Title 4 for adopted amendments to these codes.