# N.D. Cent. Code § 54-21.3-01: 54-21.3-01. Purposes of chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T54_C54-21.3_S54-21.3-01

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 54-21.3-01
- **Heading:** 54-21.3-01. Purposes of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 54 / Chapter 54-21.3 / Section 54-21.3-01

## Text

54-21.3-01. Purposes of chapter

The purposes of this chapter are to:

1. Provide the citizens of this state with nationally recognized standards and

requirements for construction and construction materials.

2. Eliminate restrictive, obsolete, conflicting, and unnecessary construction regulations

that tend to increase construction costs unnecessarily or restrict the use of new

materials, products, or methods of construction or provide preferential treatment to

types or classes of materials or products or methods of construction.

3. Ensure adequate construction of buildings throughout the state and to adequately

protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state.

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