ND HB1427

Fire sprinkler system contractors must submit plans to the state fire marshal for review and obtain a permit before commencing work on projects costing $2,500 or more in jurisdictions that do not regulate fire sprinkler systems.

The state fire marshal may contract with cities, counties, or townships that regulate fire sprinkler systems to provide plan review and site inspection services, if authorized by the attorney general.

Contractors must pay fees to the state fire marshal equal to an hourly rate established by the attorney general to cover the costs of plan reviews and inspections.

Upon project completion, contractors must arrange for a state fire marshal inspection to verify compliance with the state building code and submit a signed contractor's material and test certificate.

The bill does not affect existing prohibitions on cities, townships, or counties from requiring fire sprinklers in single-family dwellings or residential buildings with no more than two dwelling units.