State: North Dakota

IIBC 2019 Summary of Actions
March 17, 2020

See BU – IIBC 2019 Actions bulletin describing the actions taken by the Commission during the July 2019 annual meeting. They include:

  • Imposition of administrative fees for returned labels
  • Clarification on MRR provisions exempted by a CA program waiver (Formal Interpretation 19-01)
  • Recognition of accredited Product Certification Agencies (Formal Technical Opinion 19-01)

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Important Dates ENERGY STAR Tax Credit
January 31, 2020

As you may be aware, late last year Congress extended the $1,000 tax credit for each ENERGY STAR home completed through 2020 and made the credit retroactive to include homes completed in 2018 and 2019. During this period, we launched Version 2 of the ENERGY STAR requirements. SBRA is currently developing program rules that will apply to Version 2 homes. We will post information as it becomes available. (more…)

North Dakota State Electrical Board – public hearing on November 20, 2019
November 13, 2019

The North Dakota State Electrical Board has scheduled a public hearing on November 20, 2019 to address proposed changes to the North Dakota Administrative Code. The hearing will be located at the N.D. State Electrical Board, 1929 N Washington St #A-1, Bismarck, N.D. The hearing is open to the public (more…)

Habitable Attic Egress Requirements
July 3, 2018

Please be aware of the definition and egress requirements of a habitable attic as it relates to dwellings built from the 2012 IRC. The 2009 and 2015 IRC verbiage is similar and still applicable. Attics that meet the size and ceiling height criteria of the “Habitable Attic” definition in Chapter 2 are considered habitable. This is applicable to finished and unfinished spaces. Habitable attics require a vertical access and emergency escape and rescue opening. Vertical access can be a fixed internal stair, ramp, or exterior stair. (more…)