Building Codes

The 2024 International Codes are in effect as of July 2, 2025.

The Inspections Department enforces codes adopted by the City of Fargo, including heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing and building, as well as some of the city's ordinances.

The City Commission has adopted the following codes and associated local amendments:

• Fire Protection and Prevention Local Amendment
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Local Amendment
• 2024 International Property Maintenance Code Local Amendment
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code Local Amendment
• 2024 International Mechanical Code Local Amendment
• 2024 International Existing Building Code Local Amendment
• 2024 International Residential Code Local Amendment
• 2024 International Building Code Local Amendment
• Classification of Ordinance Violations Ordinance 5346

• 2018 North Dakota State Plumbing Code Uniform Plumbing Code - 2018
• 2023 National Electrical Code (Effective July 1, 2024)
• 2023 Laws, Rules, and Wiring Standards of North Dakota (Effective July 1, 2024) North Dakota 2023 Laws, Rules and Wiring Standards
• Fargo Sign Code
• Portions of the Land Development Code
• Portions of the Fargo Municipal Code, specifically Articles FMC 13-09 (Junked vehicles), FMC 21-04 (Dangerous Buildings), FMC 21-06 (Flood Plain Administration), FMC 25-03 (Outdoor Advertising), FMC 25-20 (House Moving) and any amendments to the above codes.

Amendments made to customize the International Codes to local conditions and concerns are available at our office at City Hall or on via the links on our web site. Please contact the Inspections Department to request them by mail or fax.