Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The North Dakota State Building Code includes the provisions of the 2012 IBC and IRC with amendments; however, the state building code may be amended by cities, townships, and counties to conform to local needs.
Watford City, ND, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Watford City, ND, Building Department.
Helpful resources for Watford City, North Dakota include the following.
Residential Building Code
North Dakota adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB,
North Dakota Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Watford City adopted the 2012 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: Yes
Ice Barrier
Comments
The North Dakota State Building Code includes the provisions of the 2012 IBC and IRC with amendments; however, the state building code may be amended by cities, townships, and counties to conform to local needs.
Watford City, ND, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Watford City, ND, Building Department.
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
GEO-TECHNICAL: 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 geo-technical report shall be provided to verify that the values are justified
Commercial Building Code
Watford City adopted the 2012 IBC, statewide with limitations. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.
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Comments
The North Dakota State Building Code includes the provisions of the 2012 IBC and IRC with amendments; however, the state building code may be amended by cities, townships, and counties to conform to local needs.
Watford City, ND, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Watford City, ND, Building Department.
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
GEO-TECHNICAL: 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 geo-technical report shall be provided to verify that the values are justified
Other Building Codes
2012 International Mechanical Code
2012 International Fuel Gas Code
Note: Plumbing and Electrical codes are inspected and enforced by the State of North Dakota Plumbing and Electrical boards.