Welcome to the McKenzie County Building Department. The Building Department administers and enforces the North Dakota State Code, mechanical, and the fire, life, and safety codes within the County's jurisdiction. A permit is required for all new construction projects within the jurisdiction of McKenzie County after July 9, 2012.
Goal
The McKenzie County Building Department goal is to participate in the creation of a community where people can live safely, comfortably, and economically.
Duties
The McKenzie County Building Department reviews all plans submitted for building permits, and performs all required inspections throughout construction.
Building Permit Process
On the County website under Building Department choose Building Permit Applications. Each packet has instructions and checklists which list the required documents that will accompany your application.
Once the Building Department has reviewed the application the applicant will be notified the permit is ready for issuance. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Upon receiving the required documents the permit process will take approximately 10-15 business days.
Required Inspections:
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Footings:
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After footings have been dug or
formed and re-bar has been placed. |
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Foundation:
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After forms have been
set and re-bar has been placed. |
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Ground
Plumbing: |
After
all piping has been installed, system is being tested, and before
back-filling. Inspected by ND State Plumbing Inspector
701-391-1204 |
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Rough Plumbing
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After
all drains, vents and water piping has been installed and is being
tested. Inspected
by ND State Plumbing Inspector 701-391-1204 |
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Rough
Mechanical:
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After
vents, chimneys, heat ducts and combustion air ducts that will not be exposed for final inspection have
been installed. |
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Rough
Electrical:
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After
wire has been run and boxes, including breaker panel have been made. Inspected by ND State
Electrical Inspector 701-214-8006 |
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Framing:
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After
framing is complete, including the installation of doors and windows. Before starting and brick, stone, stucco,
siding, insulation, electrical, plumbing and mechanical |
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Insulation:
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After
insulation, except blown in attic, has been installed and foam has been
applied around windows, doors, floor and ceiling penetration etc. |
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Fire
Sprinklers:
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After piping and test
required by the Fire Department, when applicable. |
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Sheetrock:
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After sheetrock has
been nailed/screwed. Before taping |
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Stucco:
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After
all weather barriers, flashing and wire has been installed and before brown
coat has been applied. |
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Final:
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After
building is complete and ready for occupancy.
This includes grading, concrete, floor coverings, painting, caulking,
house numbers in correct location and landscaping when required. This also includes repair of replacement of
damaged off-site improvements that are adjacent to your lot.
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Note: Plumbing and Electrical codes are inspected and enforced by the State of North Dakota Plumbing and Electrical boards.
ND State Electrical Inspector 701-214-8006
ND State Plumbing Inspector 701-391-1204
What Are the Required Design Criteria?
• Frost Depth – 48”
• Elevation – ±2400’
• Roof Snow load – 21 psf
• Ground Snow Load 30
• Ultimate Design Wind Speed – 115 mph, Surface Roughness C
• Seismic Design Category – A
• Air Freezing Index – 4000
• Mean Annual Temperature – 40 F
• Ice Barrier Underlayment Required – Yes
• Winter Design Temp - Neg. 21 F
GEOTECHNICAL: Calculations for footings shall include the presumptive load bearing values contained in IBC Table 1806.2. Where vertical pressure values greater than 1500 psf are used, a geotechnical report shall be provided to verify that the values are justified.
Posting Your Permit Number: After you have received your building permit, it shall be kept on the job site and available at all times for inspection by building department personnel. Additionally, your permit number should be included on a 4 foot by 8 foot sign with the project name and address.
McKenzie County Planning and Zoning Information