North Dakota § 18-12-04 - Employment of registered architects and engineers
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 18-12-04 — Employment of registered architects and engineers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-12-04. Employment of registered architects and engineers
All plans and specifications for construction, except agricultural sheds and barns, the monetary worth of which is one hundred thousand dollars or more, must be prepared by and the construction administration and construction observation services supervised by architects or engineers registered in this state. The architect or engineer is legally responsible for designing the building in accordance with the provisions of this chapter of adequate strength so as to resist fire, and constructing the building in a workmanlike manner, according to the plans and specifications as approved. School district projects are subject to the approval requirements of section 15.1-36-01 and projects involving institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of higher education are subject to the approval requirements of chapter 15-10.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 18-12-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 18-12-04 cover?
Section 18-12-04 ("Employment of registered architects and engineers") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 18-12-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 18-12-04" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 18-12-04 apply to my situation?
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