Permits and Codes

The following permits are required from the Fire Prevention Divisions of the Fire Department:

Fire Prevention

• Day Care - operating a day care facility
• Hood suppression system - installation of a fire suppression system in an exhaust hood
• Alarm permits - installation of fire alarm systems
• Sprinkler permit - installation of a sprinkler system

Current Codes

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

• International Building Code – 2018
• International Fire Code - 2018 (including Appendix B,C and D) 
• International Residential Code - 2018 (including Appendix E and J) 
• International Mechanical Code - 2018
• International Fuel Gas Code - 2018
• North Dakota State Plumbing Code - 2009 (including Appendix H)
• National Electrical Code - 2017
• Laws, Rules, and Wiring Standards of North Dakota - 2017
• NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems - 2016
• NFPA 13R Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including 4-stories in height - 2016
• NFPA 14 Installation of Standpipe Systems - 2016
• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code - 2016

NFPA - Codes and Standards

 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.