Fargo Chapter 8 building rules and Chapter 15 fire code require automatic fire sprinkler systems in most new multifamily, commercial, and assembly occupancies, following the International Building Code and International Fire Code adopted by the State of North Dakota.
Through Chapter 8, Fargo adopts the International Building Code, which combined with North Dakota state amendments and the International Fire Code makes automatic sprinklers mandatory in new apartment buildings, hotels, large assembly venues, and many commercial occupancies. One- and two-family detached homes are generally not required to have NFPA 13D sprinklers, but townhouses above certain thresholds may be. Existing buildings undergoing major renovations or change of use can trigger sprinkler retrofits. The Fargo Fire Department reviews plans, witnesses flush tests, and conducts annual inspections of backflow assemblies and riser rooms.
Operating an occupancy without required sprinklers, or letting a system go out of service without watch, is a Chapter 8 and Chapter 15 violation with fines and possible occupancy revocation.
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