U.S. code adoption
North Dakota — energy & appliance code adoption
Yes — effectively. This page summarizes electrical (NEC), appliance-listing (UL 858), fire-code, and energy-storage (UL 9540 / NFPA 855) code adoption for North Dakota, with primary sources.
Is UL 858 required in North Dakota?
Yes — effectively. North Dakota requires fixed household appliances to be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), and UL 858 is the de-facto listing standard a household electric range must meet.
Are NRTL-listed (UL / ETL / CSA) appliances required in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota's adopted code requires fixed electrical appliances to be listed by an NRTL (UL, ETL/Intertek, CSA, etc.) — NEC 110.3.
Which edition of the NEC does North Dakota use?
North Dakota has adopted the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Adopted by the North Dakota State Electrical Board.
Which fire code does North Dakota enforce?
North Dakota enforces none. ND State Building Code does not include the IFC; fire code adoption is by city/county/township (e.g. Williams County adopts IFC 2024).
Code adoption summary
| NEC edition | 2023 NEC |
|---|---|
| Appliance listing (UL 858) | Effectively required |
| NRTL listing requirement | Required |
| Fire code | none |
| IRC edition | 2024 IRC |
Sources