North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-21.2-02. Scope

1. The powers and authority granted by this chapter shall be in addition to other local building or zoning requirements, and political subdivisions may adopt more stringent or additional requirements. This chapter applies to all new public and private buildings except as provided by this section. Additions to existing buildings or structures may be made without making the entire building or structure comply, but additions must comply with the standards adopted pursuant to this chapter. No change in the character of occupancy or the use of any building or structure which requires an increase in either fossil fuels or electrical energy to heat or cool such building or structure may be permitted unless the building or structure is brought into compliance with standards adopted pursuant to this chapter.

2. The following buildings are exempt from the applicability of this chapter: