2017 North Dakota State Amendments to the Model Building Codes
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What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
Deliverability Timeline: All courses are generally available within 1-2 weeks after the live presentation.
CE Credits: AIA and/or LA/CES accreditation is available by request for courses recorded prior to March 11, 2026. All courses after that date include those accreditations by default, if applicable. With these accreditations, our courses qualify for credit in nearly all states for engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
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Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Building Code Background and Application
History of the North Dakota State Building Code
Requirement to adopt the North Dakota State Building Code
North Dakota Century Code
Scope of the State Building Code
How to use the North Dakota State Building Code
Amendments for the 2015 International Residential Code
Work exempt from permit
Exterior walls
Openness
Spas
Amendments for the 2015 International Building Code
Work exempt from permit
Approval of construction documents
Use and occupancy classification
Fire protection systems
Means of egress
Amendments for the 2015 International Mechanical Code
Scope and administration
General regulations
Ventilation and exhaust systems
Refrigeration
Amendments for the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
Scope and administration
General regulations
Gas piping
Chimneys and vents
Amendments for the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
Residential energy efficiency
Insulation and fenestration
Air leakage
Sealing
Specifications for the standard reference and design
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
Administrative Rule
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs – Building
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in North Dakota. Continuing education is not required of North Dakota architects. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for North Dakota professional engineers.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Partial attendance cannot be reported to the AIA.
Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building.
This seminar also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity for construction contractors; it has not been approved by any licensing entities for contractors.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Richard DeBrunner
ICC Certified Building Inspector, Plans Examiner and ICC/AACE Code Enforcement AdministratorMr. DeBrunner is the principal of Nodak Inspections, a private firm providing independent inspection services in a variety of building construction aspects. With numerous ICC certifications and years of field experience in both residential and commercial construction, he brings a practical perspective of Code interpretation. Mr. DeBrunner is a member of the International Code Council and the American Association of Code Enforcement. He is constantly improving his skills with continuing education and seeking to further his base of knowledge through certification and experience. Mr. DeBrunner takes pride in helping his community achieve its potential in a safe and structured environment.