Organization of board of plumbing

1. History. The 1941 legislative assembly passed a state plumbing law, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-18. The chapter was intended to promote and protect the public health through the regulation of the business of plumbing by creating a state board of plumbing and empowering the board and the department of environmental quality to adopt rules governing the practice of plumbing and establishing a code of minimum standards of plumbing work. The 1973 legislative assembly passed legislation, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-18.1, which regulates the installation of water-conditioning equipment. The 1987 legislative assembly passed legislation, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-18.2, which regulates the installation of sewer and water services. 2. Board membership. The board of plumbing consists of the chief sanitary engineer of the department of environmental quality, and four persons appointed by the governor: one a master plumber; one a journeyman plumber; one a registered professional engineer; and one a representative of the consuming public. The four appointed members of the board serve four-year terms, with one term expiring each year. 3. Secretary and executive director. The secretary and executive director of the board is appointed by the board and is responsible for administration of the board's activities. 4. Inquiries. All inquiries and communication relating to licensing, plumbing installation, and inspections may be directed to: North Dakota State Plumbing Board 1110 College Drive, Suite 210 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone (701) 328-9977 Fax (701) 328-9979 E-mail ndplumb@nd.gov