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News and happenings from the North Dakota Building Officials’ Association.

Spring 2021 Meeting and Education Details

The Spring, 2021 gathering is on!  It will be held at the Radisson in downtown Bismarck from April 7th-9th.   The registration form and the full flyer are available below.

The Executive Committee and General Membership meetings will be held Wednesday at 1 and 3 respectively.  The classes offered will be:

Thursday, April 8th
2021 IBC Significant Changes
This 6 hour seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2018 IBC® to the 2021 IBC®. Discussions will assist code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred, and more importantly, understanding the reason behindthe change. Finally, it explains those code changes selected due to their frequency of application, special significance or change in application.

Friday, April 9th
2018 IEBC Essentials
This seminar will introduce critical concepts of the 2018 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®). It will provide a basis for the correct use and application of the code. It will build an understanding of the intent of the code through detailing basic tables, categorizations and a case study.

NDBOA 2021 Spring Seminar
NDBOA Spring Registration 2021

Spring 2020 Meetings and Seminar Details

The meetings and seminars have been postponed due to the on-going COVID-19 concerns.  Updated dates and any location change will be posted here as soon as they are available.

The Spring, 2020 will be held March 25th through 27th at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown, ND.  A block of rooms has been reserved so be sure to mention you’re attending the NDBOA sessions.  The schedule is as follows.  Download the full details for class information and your registration form today!  If you haven’t yet paid your dues,

Wednesday, March 25th

  • 1:00 pm – Executive Board Meeting
  • 3:00 pm – General Business Meeting

Thursday, March 26th

  • Significant changes to A117.1

Friday, March 27th

  • 2018 IBC Essentials

New Officers Sworn In

NDBOA’s new officers were sworn in at the recent meetings in Dickinson, ND. Christine Rose of Fargo is the new Past President while Shawn Ouradnik of Mandan is the new President. Lucas Olson of Fargo was sworn in as the Vice President and Todd Johnson of Wahpeton is the new Secretary/Treasurer.