North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-09-27. Powers and duties of the board--Regulation of conveyances--Exceptions

1. The board shall adopt rules to regulate the inspection and testing of conveyances and to implement applicable standards published by the American society of mechanical engineers. The board shall publish testing and inspection forms based on the rules and standards adopted by the board.

2. The board shall establish procedures for monitoring compliance with this chapter and receiving and investigating complaints.

3. The board may grant an exception or variance from the requirements of board rules if the exception or variance will not jeopardize the public safety and welfare.

4. The board shall hold hearings and hear appeals on disciplinary matters under sections 43-09-28 through 43-09-34.

5. The board shall establish fee schedules for permits, certificates, inspections, and tests. The fees must reflect the actual costs and expenses to conduct the duties of the board.

6. The rules adopted by the board may not apply to an elevator located in a single-family private residence, a facility used for the purpose of energy generation, an industrial conveyance the primary purpose of which is not the movement of individuals, or a conveyance used in an agricultural facility.