Permits Plus Issue 4 2022 by Home Builders Association of F-M

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at (701) 241-1561, or speak to an inspector on-site. I hope this is a great year for everyone!

ISSUE 4 | SEPT 13 2022

Sept. 15 Cass County Commission Candidate Forum see pg 12

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Sept. 15 AppreciationAssociateOpen House

Greetings from the city of Fargo! Recently we adopted the 2021 ICC codes. With that adoption came some changes, most notably to the energy code. In the new version of the code, we have decided to do blower door tests on a random

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We ask that those selected follow their current practices, so we get a clear picture of how homes are being constructed in Fargo. When those that are selected schedule the test, they are to inform our office of the date and time of the test so we can be onsite to witness it and see where we may have deficiencies.

Editor’s Note: Read more about blower door tests in a memorandum from Ouradnik on page 9. Additionally, we have adopted appendix AF in the 2021 IRC. Appendix AF outlines the passive radon mitigation system that is now required. This system will basically follow the same procedure as the radon mitigation practices that are currently being used in Moorhead. Basement R values have also seen a change. They have been increased from an R-13 to R-15.

As always, we are striving to make our homes in Fargo better while trying to balance the cost-effectiveness of the codes being Weimplemented.areapproaching this as we have in the past with a soft start for this season trying to educate contractors on the changes and allowing them some time to adjust accordingly.

It includes detail on new home builders’ permit activity as well as new housing and commercial permits by value/ community. Cost is $100: call (701) 232-5846 or email info@hbafm.com for details.

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selected all permits that were approved in July as the test pool. The letter has gone out and we have 33 homes that will be doing the blower door testing. We will use this data to evaluate the energy efficiency of the current building practices and gauge the need for blower door testing in the future.

Sept. 17-18 & 24-25 Fall Parade of Homes

Oct. 3 Moorhead Mayoral Candidate Forum see pg 12 Oct. 4 Minnesota Legislature Candidate Forum see pg 12

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Sept. 21 Building Industry Connect with Richland County see pg 10 Sept. 29 HBA Happy Hour

Did you know: HBA of F-M has a year-end report for purchase by members only?

Shawn Ouradnik FargoDirectorInspections

Oct. 19 Building Industry Connect with Casselton & Grand Farm see pg 10

Building Officials Corner: New Code Adoption

Oct. 20 Casino Royale & HonorsVisit the calendar at hbafm.com to register.

2 Permits Plus YOU LIKE RECEIVING PERMITS PLUS! SO DO THOUSANDS OF OTHER HBA MEMBERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS. SEE YOUR AD HERE CONTACT SPENCER CARLSON FOR DETAILS. 701.232-5846 | SPENCER@HBAFM.COM Watch the info session on our newest member benefit. Visit Youtube and search “Home Builders Association of F-M” Our 401(k) PEP Plan can help you stay focused on your business by taking on administrative and fiduciary responsibilities. Contact Spencer Carlson at 701.232.5846 or spencer@hbafm.com for details.

3Issue 4 | Sept. 13, 2022 CASSELTONMOORHEADWESTHORACEFARGOFARGO FamilySingle501 local stats at GLANCEa ISSUE 4 | SEPT 13 2022 + See the next page for detailed year-to-date statistics for the FargoMoorhead area and surrounding communities through June 2022. FamilySingle comparedauthorizedpermits20%to2021 June Top Cities For Housing Permits HomeTwinHouseRow268 234 162 83 30 8 Housing Permits Authorized Year-To-Date June 2018 - 2022 TotalHousingStarts:535 2202enuJDTY 535 677 402413441F-M20182019202020212022&Surrounding Area Housing Activity

MDuplex----------ulti-Family13555$62,826,695136$11,600,0008483$52,821,72610517$81,617,12514692$87,151,20040%7%9457$59,203,349

EachSummaryofBuildingPermitsGranted2022-Year-to-Date(June)

CommercialRemodel276$81,837,560325$93,605,079274$94,089,784309$92,783,939251$96,987,615-19%5%287$91,860,795 Public26$57,744,35427$49,789,93928$91,653,37733$95,077,63433$123,568,35630%29$83,566,732 Miscellaneous237$25,545,337104$4,633,937262$20,823,759226$19,013,060206$32,429,804-9%71%207$20,489,179 Total2082$418,636,7831819$333,576,8382015$477,434,3672360$676,240,8861904$635,041,065-19%-6%2036$508,185,988

month,HomeBuildersAssociationofFargo-MoorheadcontractswithBradyMa buildingrtz&Associates,P.C.,tocompilethe permitsintoauniformreport.Itincludesagrandtotalonthispageforalljurisdictions,typesofconstruction,va andluations comparisons.Onpages2-5,jurisdictionsar ebrokendownintofurtherdetailasfollows:

ItTheHBAofF-Mnurturesathriving,innovative,anddiversehousingindustryinourcommunity. isanon-profittradeassociationofjustunder750membersthathasbeeninexistencesince1956. 2018AllJurisdictions2019202020212022%Difference21-225-YrAvg 180232ndAveS|Fargo,ND58103|(701)232-5846|info@hbafm.com|hbafm.com

NewCommercial61$66,381,61754$60,231,49550$94,231,65283$162,999,82063$104,027,385-24%-36%62$97,574,394

TheHBAofF-Mhasadditionalyear-endreportsavailableforpurchasebymembersonly. Theyincludedetailonnewhomebuilders’permitactivity,newhousingandcommercialpermitsbyvalueandcommunity.Costis$ Contact100. (701)232-5846orinfo@hbafm.comfordetails.

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y:Fargo,Moorhead,WestFargo NotedinYellowonPage2  Bordering:Dilworth,HoraceNotedinBlueonPage3  Neighboring:Barnesville,Casselton,Harwood,Hawley,Kindred,Mapleton,OxbowNotedinGreenonPages4and5 GRAND TOTAL PermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsValuePermitsUnitsValue Total Housing Starts441 $108,039,648 402 $98,072,267413 $108,435,689 677 $206,607,025 535 $174,063,426 -21% -16% 494 $139,043,611 SingleFamily391$98,353,848381$94,076,267401$106,254,853627$189,425,988501$163,060,694-20%-14%460$130,234,330 TwinHome50$9,685,80010$1,686,0006$1,162,00030$6,137,5008$2,567,080-73%-58%21$4,247,676

ResidentialRemodel1028$16,261,572906$15,644,121980$15,378,3801022$18,142,283802$16,813,279-22%-7%948$16,447,927

Primar Row/TownHouse-1111$2,310,00066$1,018,8362020$11,043,5372626$8,435,65230%-24%1313$4,561,605

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ResidentialRemodel518$9,438,752438$7,894,680451$8,670,335492$9,633,877363$7,958,002-26%-17%452$8,719,129

HomeBuildersAssociationofFargo-Moorhead Row/TownHouse-1111$2,310,00066$1,018,8361515$3,160,0002121$4,081,57240%29%1111$2,114,082 MDuplex----------ulti-Family9415$43,576,695--8483$52,821,7267365$66,628,50014692$87,151,200100%31%8391$50,035,624 NewCommercial37$36,937,59520$31,939,13425$59,061,10936$141,930,42246$80,411,57728%-43%33$70,055,967

SummaryofBuildingPermitsGranted2022-Year-to-Date(June) Page2 FARGO, ND PermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsValuePermitsUnitsValue Total Housing Starts144 $37,164,455 154 $36,745,883 176 $46,575,851256 $75,101,254 234 $69,941,761-9% -7% 193 $53,105,841 SingleFamily126$32,650,655143$34,435,883170$45,557,015221$67,841,254211$65,500,189-5%-3%174$49,196,999 TwinHome18$4,513,800--20$4,100,0002$360,000-90%-91%8$1,794,760

SingleFamily63$13,097,08765$12,612,33255$11,897,60048$12,429,50030$7,567,953-38%-39%52$11,520,894 TwinHome8$1,420,0006$1,186,000-4$800,000--100%-100%4$681,200 Row/TownHouse----------D Muplex----------ulti-Family3110$11,750,000----146$7,918,625---100%-100%131$3,933,725 NewCommercial9$6,893,66012$6,277,1615$16,084,2287$5,250,8032$6,492,000-71%24%7$8,199,570 ResidentialRemodel241$2,178,699212$2,556,589260$2,655,202260$3,193,013210$2,947,806--8%237$2,706,262 CommercialRemodel54$28,445,74246$21,728,63254$6,948,15147$12,329,60142$27,666,965-11%124%49$19,423,818 Public----Miscellaneous21$159,69713$86,50014$156,23616$227,0009$112,800-44%-50%15$148,447 Total399$63,944,885354$44,447,214388$37,741,417383$42,148,542293$44,787,524-23%6%363$46,613,916 WEST FARGO, ND Total Housing Starts154 $35,074,333 113 $28,395,000 107 $28,177,079 169 $60,752,90183 $35,173,757-51% -42% 125 $37,514,614 SingleFamily134$32,074,333109$27,895,000105$27,615,079160$52,031,86483$35,173,757-48%-32%118$34,958,007 TwinHome20$3,000,0004$500,0002$562,0004$837,500--100%-100%6$979,900 Row/TownHouse-----55$7,883,537---100%-100%11$1,576,707 MDuplex----------ulti-Family130$7,500,000136$11,600,000--170$3,470,000---100%-100%127$4,514,000 NewCommercial12$21,740,36220$21,895,00015$16,466,31532$11,840,0005$2,545,290-84%-79%17$14,897,393 ResidentialRemodel194$2,746,666164$2,517,316172$2,331,555193$4,190,475133$3,674,814-31%-12%171$3,092,165 CommercialRemodel20$5,185,13534$10,040,97037$14,874,53532$3,892,10536$13,207,30713%239%32$9,440,010 Public4$9,898,0866$1,718,3703$2,694,4925$6,231,9506$21,357,59520%243%5$8,380,099 Miscellaneous31$863,42420$2,250,92043$2,444,6409$683,90022$770,230144%13%25$1,402,623 Total416$83,008,006358$78,417,576377$66,988,616441$91,061,331285$76,728,993-35%-16%376$79,240,904 TOTAL - Primary Total Housing Starts369 $86,755,875 338 $78,939,215 338 $86,650,530 477 $149,083,655 347 $112,683,471-27% -24% 374 $102,822,549 SingleFamily323$77,822,075317$74,943,215330$85,069,694429$132,302,618324$108,241,899-24%-18%344.6$95,675,900 TwinHome46$8,933,80010$1,686,0002$562,00028$5,737,5002$360,000-93%-94%18$3,455,860 Row/TownHouse-1111$2,310,00066$1,018,8362020$11,043,5372121$4,081,5725%-63%1212$3,690,789 MDuplex----------ulti-Family13555$62,826,695136$11,600,0008483$52,821,7269481$78,017,12514692$87,151,20056%12%9449$58,483,349 NewCommercial58$65,571,61752$60,111,29545$91,611,65275$159,021,22553$89,448,867-29%-44%57$93,152,931 ResidentialRemodel953$14,364,117814$12,968,585883$13,657,092945$17,017,365706$14,580,622-25%-14%860$14,517,556 CommercialRemodel267$80,042,445310$89,271,589268$93,960,284294$88,710,484240$92,092,615-18%4%276$88,815,483 Public24$56,489,16124$20,165,72824$85,471,89232$88,617,43433$123,568,3563%39%27$74,862,514 Miscellaneous181$24,041,70582$4,280,611188$19,499,557152$18,268,676150$31,262,397-1%71%151$19,470,589 Total1,865$390,091,6151,621$277,337,0231,754$443,672,7331,984$598,735,9641,543$550,787,528-22%-8%1,754$452,124,973 2018PrimaryCommunities%Difference21-225-YrAvg 2019202020212022 8/30/2022Noassuranceisprovided.Permitinformationreportedheremayhavechanged. Forthemostcurrentpermitinformation,pleasecontacttheindividualcities.

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MOORHEAD, MN Total Housing Starts71 $14,517,08771 $13,798,33255 $11,897,600 52 $13,229,500 30 $7,567,953

CommercialRemodel193$46,411,568230$57,501,987177$72,137,598215$72,488,778162$51,218,343-25%-195$59,951,655 Public20$46,591,07518$18,447,35821$82,777,40027$82,385,48427$102,210,76123$66,482,416 Miscellaneous129$23,018,58449$1,943,191131$16,898,681127$17,357,776119$30,379,367-6%75%111$17,919,520 Total1050$243,138,724909$154,472,233989$338,942,7001160$465,526,091965$429,271,011-17%-8%1015$326,270,152 -42% -43% $12,202,094

6PermitsPlus HomeBuildersAssociationofFargo-Moorhead SummaryofBuildingPermitsGranted2022-Year-to-Date(June) Page3 DILWORTH, MN PermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsValuePermitsUnitsValue Total Housing Starts 6 $1,660,000 11 $2,518,002 6 $1,735,000 4 $1,510,000 2 $849,900 -50% -44% 6 $1,654,580 SingleFamily6$1,660,00011$2,518,0026$1,735,0004$1,510,0002$849,900-50%-44%6$1,654,580 TwinHome----Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nelti-Family----------wCommercial-1$1,075,0002$726,900--100%-100%1$360,380 ResidentialRemodel15$82,00716$110,69516$191,04012$144,7417$155,580-42%7%13$136,813 CommercialRemodel3$251,8153$20,0001$25,0003$250,0001$100,000-67%-60%2$129,363 Public----Miscellaneous9$22,0003$48,00016$58,25011$56,7869$29,500-18%-48%10$42,907.00 Total33$2,015,82233$2,696,69740$3,084,29032$2,688,42719$1,134,980-41%-58%32$2,324,043 HORACE, ND Total Housing Starts25 $6,166,700 27 $8,435,640 34 $9,178,033 150 $41,152,308 162 $47,213,155 8% 15% 79 $22,429,167 SingleFamily25$6,166,70027$8,435,64034$9,178,033148$40,752,308153$41,091,9953%1%77$21,124,935 TwinHome--2$400,0004$1,767,080100%342%1$433,416 Row/TownHouse-------55$4,354,08011$870,816 Duplex----------Mu Nlti-Family----------ewCommercial1$50,000-1$625,0002$2,036,5955$5,480,140150%169%2$1,638,347 ResidentialRemodel9$628,50016$1,363,70518$267,64333$253,74960$1,214,15982%378%27$745,551 CommercialRemodel--3$218,0004$271,00033%24%1$97,800 Public2$29,607,2112$5,841,4851$6,460,200--100%-100%1$8,381,779 Miscellaneous7$740,0009$249,0268$774,40020$320,59411$635,287-45%98%11$543,861.40 Total42$7,585,20054$39,655,58263$16,686,561209$50,441,446242$54,813,74116%9%122$33,836,506 TOTAL - Bordering Total Housing Starts31 $7,826,700 38 $10,953,64240 $10,913,033 154 $42,662,308 164 $48,063,055 6% 13% 85 $24,083,748 SingleFamily31$7,826,70038$10,953,64240$10,913,033152$42,262,308155$41,941,8952%-1%83$22,779,516 TwinHome--2$400,0004$1,767,080100%342%1$433,416 Row/TownHouse-------55$4,354,08011$870,816 Duplex----------Mu Nlti-Family----------ewCommercial1$50,000-2$1,700,0004$2,763,4955$5,480,14025%98%2$1,998,727 ResidentialRemodel24$710,50732$1,474,40034$458,68345$398,49067$1,369,73949%244%40$882,364 CommercialRemodel3$251,8153$20,0001$25,0006$468,0005$371,000-17%-21%4$227,163 Public2$29,607,2112$5,841,4851$6,460,200--100%-100%1$8,381,779 Miscellaneous16$762,00012$297,02624$832,65031$377,38020$664,787-35%76%21$586,768.60 Total75$9,601,02287$42,352,279103$19,770,851241$53,129,873261$55,948,7218%5%153$36,160,549 2018BorderingCommunities%Difference21-225-YrAvg 2019202020212022 8/30/2022Noassuranceisprovided.Permitinformationreportedheremayhavechanged. Forthemostcurrentpermitinformation,pleasecontacttheindividualcities.

202213,Sept.|4Issue7 HomeBuildersAssociationofFargo-Moorhead SummaryofBuildingPermitsGranted2022-Year-to-Date(June) Page4 BARNESVILLE, MN PermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsValuePermitsUnitsValue Total Housing Starts 9 $1,604,757 6 $1,100,000 8 $1,844,000 12 $3,261,500 2 $915,000 -83% -72% 7 $1,745,051 SingleFamily9$1,604,7576$1,100,0008$1,844,00012$3,261,5002$915,000-83%-72%7$1,745,051 TwinHome----Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nlti-Family----------ewCommercial1$160,0001$76,2001$70,0002$960,100--100%-100%1$253,260 ResidentialRemodel19$211,61839$707,91931$500,14615$203,3399$188,525-40%-7%23$362,309 CommercialRemodel2$1,062,0007$315,4901$3,500--2$276,198 Public2$1,255,193----$251, Miscellaneous039 26$395,132329$240,52730$174,30416$98,110-47%-44%21$181,615 Total59$4,688,70056$2,199,60970$2,658,17359$4,599,24327$1,201,635-54%-74%54$3,069,472 CASSELTON, ND Total Housing Starts 2 $1,048,000 1 $385,885 1 $200,000 2 $720,000 8 $4,400,900 300% 511% 3 $1,350,957 SingleFamily2$1,048,0001$385,8851$200,0002$720,0008$4,400,900300%511%3$1,350,957 TwinHome----Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nelti-Family----------wCommercial-1$835,0002$255,0003$3,600,00050%1312%1$938,000 ResidentialRemodel8$307,6004$56,5008$191,6106$217,0006$290,500-34%6$212,642 CommercialRemodel2$374,3003$2,733,0001$15,0006$3,477,4553$1,155,000-50%-67%3$1,550,951 Public1$17,0001$275,000--$58,400 Miscellaneous-9$78,8255$158,0007$167,66040%6%4$80,897 Total12$1,729,9009$3,192,38521$1,595,43521$4,827,45527$9,614,06099%17$4,191,847 HARWOOD, ND Total Housing Starts 2 $518,000 -- -- -- $103,600 SingleFamily2$518,000----$103,600 TwinHome---Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nelti-Family----------RwCommercial---esidentialRemodel6$78,500-1$75,0001$6,768--100%-100%2$32,054 CommercialRemodel----Publ Mic----iscellaneous-1$37,000--$7,400 Total8$596,500-2$112,0001$6,768--100%-100%2$143,054 HAWLEY, MN Total Housing Starts 5 $1,320,000 3 $960,000 1 $310,000 2 $560,000 100% 81% 2 $630,000 SingleFamily5$1,320,0003$960,0001$310,0002$560,000100%81%2$630,000 TwinHome----Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------lti-Family-----136$3,600,000---100%-100%-7$720,000 NewCommercial---ResidentialRemodel1$4,0001$210,000---$42,800 CommercialRemodel1$12,000----$2,400 Public---Miscellaneous11$104,5005$17,6008$38,2002$5,0004$32,500100%550%6$39,560 Total13$120,50011$1,547,60011$998,2004$3,915,0006$592,50050%-85%8$1,434,760 2018NeighboringCommunities%Difference21-225-YrAvg 2019202020212022 8/30/2022Noassuranceisprovided.Permitinformationreportedheremayhavechanged. Forthemostcurrentpermitinformation,pleasecontacttheindividualcities.

8PermitsPlus HomeBuildersAssociationofFargo-Moorhead SummaryofBuildingPermitsGranted2022-Year-to-Date(June) Page5 KINDRED, ND PermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsUnitsValuePermitsValuePermitsUnitsValue Total Housing Starts 7 $2,552,000 6 $1,772,525 8 $2,313,446 10 $3,962,340 5 $2,048,000 -50% -48% 7 $2,529,662 SingleFamily7$2,552,0006$1,772,5254$1,713,44610$3,962,3405$2,048,000-50%-48%6$2,409,662 TwinHome-4$600,000--1$120,000 Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nelti-Family----------wCommercial-1$15,000--$3,000 ResidentialRemodel5$55,5497$65,7008$140,0003$138,0005$93,50067%-32%6$98,550 CommercialRemodel-2$76,0001$15,0001$3,228,000-21420%1$663,800 Public-1$65,000--$13,000 Miscellaneous1$3,0002$38,7002$82,0004$22,5003$86,350-25%284%2$46,510 Total13$2,610,54915$1,876,92522$2,691,44618$4,137,84014$5,455,850-22%32%16$3,354,522 MAPLETON, ND Total Housing Starts12 $3,133,554 5 $1,658,000 10 $2,768,680 19 $5,247,222 4 $1,795,000 -79% -66% 10 $2,920,491 SingleFamily8$2,381,5545$1,658,00010$2,768,68019$5,247,2222$1,355,000-89%-74%9$2,682,091 TwinHome4$752,000---2$440,0001$238,400 Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nlti-Family----------ewCommercial1$600,0001$44,000--2$5,498,3781$1,228,476 ResidentialRemodel11$469,6808$156,60011$232,9496$96,3215$172,150-17%79%8$225,540 CommercialRemodel1$95,0002$1,265,0001$10,0002$113,0002$141,000-25%2$324,800 Public----Miscellaneous2$239,000-1$15,0002$7,2005$18,000150%150%2$55,840 Total27$4,537,23416$3,123,60023$3,026,62929$5,463,74318$7,624,528-38%40%23$4,755,147 OXBOW, ND Total Housing Starts 9 $4,600,762 3 $1,943,000 5 $2,786,000 2 $1,360,000 3 $3,598,000 50% 165% 4 $2,857,552 SingleFamily9$4,600,7623$1,943,0005$2,786,0002$1,360,0003$3,598,00050%165%4$2,857,552 TwinHome----Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------Nelti-Family----------RwCommercial----esidentialRemodel1$60,0011$4,4174$122,9001$65,0004$118,243300%82%2$74,112 CommercialRemodel----Publ Mic----iscellaneous---1$100,000$20,000 Total10$4,660,7634$1,947,4179$2,908,9003$1,425,0008$3,816,243167%168%6$2,951,665 TOTAL - Neighboring Total Housing Starts41 $13,457,073 26 $8,179,410 35 $10,872,126 46 $14,861,06224 $13,316,900 -48% -10% 34 $12,137,314 SingleFamily37$12,705,07326$8,179,41031$10,272,12646$14,861,06222$12,876,900-52%-13%32$11,778,914 TwinHome4$752,000-4$600,000-2$440,0002$358,400 Row/TownHouse----------D Muuplex----------lti-Family-----136$3,600,000---100%-100%-7$720,000 NewCommercial2$760,0002$120,2003$920,0004$1,215,1005$9,098,37825%649%3$2,422,736 ResidentialRemodel51$1,186,94860$1,201,13663$1,262,60532$726,42829$862,918-9%19%47$1,048,007 CommercialRemodel6$1,543,30012$4,313,4905$104,5009$3,605,4556$4,524,000-33%25%8$2,818,149 Public2$1,255,1931$17,0002$340,000--1$322,439 Miscellaneous40$741,63210$56,30050$491,55243$367,00436$502,620-16%37%36$431,822 Total142$18,944,146111$13,887,536158$13,990,783135$24,375,049100$28,304,816-26%16%129$19,900,466 20182019NeighboringCommunities5-YrAvg 202020212022%Difference21-22 8/30/2022Noassuranceisprovided.Permitinformationreportedheremayhavechanged. Forthemostcurrentpermitinformation,pleasecontacttheindividualcities.

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The results of the test will then need to be submitted to our office and will be included in the records for that permit. If the test fails then the deficiencies must be corrected and another test will be required. The test must show an air exchange rate of three (3) air exchanges per hour or less.

Fargo testreleasesinspectionsblowerdoorrequirements

9Issue 4 | Sept. 13, 2022

City of Fargo Inspections Division has released the requirement of blower door tests on all single-family new homes residential permits that were issued in July of 2022.

Please contact the Inspections Department at (701) 241-1561 to schedule a specific date and time for the inspector to be present for the performance of the blower door test.

Thank you for your assistance with this data collection process.

Below is a memorandum sent by Fargo Inspections Director Shawn Ouradnik in mid August:

This random resting is to gather information on the efficiency of the homes being constructed within the Fargo jurisdiction. The data we collect will be used to formulate a process for future blower door testing if we find that the pass/fail rate is sufficient enough to warrant further testing.

With the adoption of the 2021 International Residential Code, Section N1102.4.1.2, and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, Section R402.1.2, the city of Fargo Inspections Department is requiring blower door tests on all single-family new home residential permits that were issued in July of 2022.

This test must be scheduled with the building inspector so the inspector can be on-site to witness the test and verify that it is performed correctly. We ask that the test be performed when the building thermal envelope is completed so any deficiencies can be accessed and corrected with minimal effort.

September’s Building Industry Connect welcomes officials from Richland County, ND, and the Southern Valley Economic Development Authority to share information and discuss exciting new opportunities in their region.

This small town is ideal for those who want the simplicity of country living yet desire to live in a neighborhood with amenities. This is part of a housing program to encourage the construction of new and renovate existing homes in Richland and Wilkin Counties.

About our guests:

Oct. 19 Casselton & Grand Farm

One example is Colfax Meadows’ new housing program offering nearly risk-free opportunities for builders to construct and sell speculative homes within the community. Colfax, North Dakota, is a growing community located off I-29 between Fargo and Wahpeton.

October’s Building Industry Connect will be a Featuringtreat!

CEO Bryce Johnson moderates discussion.

Building Industry Connect is an ongoing series of social luncheon events providing HBA members a platform to meet and interact with the government officials and administrators who shape housing policy.