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.
Citizen Engagement
Building Permit Process
By using Citizen Engagement, a McKenzie County citizen or a licensed contractor can apply for a permit through the McKenzie County building software. Entry into the system will require the user to apply for a login account. Once a login account is obtained the applicant may apply for the type of permit needed. Documents and plans can be uploaded and submitted through the software to the Building Department for any required plan review. Once the Building Department has reviewed the application the applicant will be notified the permit is ready for issuance.
Instructions to create login: simply fill out the user login form completely. You will get a verification email stating you have access to the system. To apply for a permit you will need to fill out the request form and upload your Building Permit Application form and any associated drawings/plans. The system will only accept files that are PDF, JPEG or PNG. Please keep in mind, the system has a 25MB file size limit. If your documents are larger than 25MB, please apply in person at the McKenzie County Building Department. Please remember, the request alone does not constitute a permit application. The permit application can be found on the Building Department Forms page. Please upload this completed form and the drawings/plans with your request.
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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 701-471-9080 |
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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. |
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
Inspected by 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.
Building Permit Process
By using Citizen Engagement, a McKenzie County citizen or a licensed contractor can apply for a permit through the McKenzie County building software. Entry into the system will require the user to apply for a login account. Once a login account is obtained the applicant may apply for the type of permit needed. Documents and plans can be uploaded and submitted through the software to the Building Department for any required plan review. Once the Building Department has reviewed the application the applicant will be notified the permit is ready for issuance.
Instructions to create login: simply fill out the user login form completely. You will get a verification email stating you have access to the system. To apply for a permit you will need to fill out the request form and upload your Building Permit Application form and any associated drawings/plans. The system will only accept files that are PDF, JPEG or PNG. Please keep in mind, the system has a 25MB file size limit. If your documents are larger than 25MB, please apply in person at the McKenzie County Building Department. Please remember, the request alone does not constitute a permit application. The permit application can be found on the Building Department Forms page. Please upload this completed form and the drawings/plans with your request.