# Title 24.1 — State Electrical Board

## Article 24.1-01 — General Administration

## Chapter 24.1-01-01 — Organization of Board

### § 24.1-01-01-01. History and functions.

In 1917 legislation was approved which created a state board of electricians. In 1949 the name of
the board was changed to the state electrical board. The board is charged with the responsibility to
examine applicants and issue licenses to those having the necessary qualifications and knowledge in
the laws of electricity and electrical codes. The board has jurisdiction over all electrical installations.
The executive director may condemn installations hazardous to life and property and order electric
service to be discontinued.
History: Effective April 1, 2017; amended effective October 1, 2020.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1
### § 24.1-01-01-02. Board membership.

The board consists of five members appointed by the governor for terms of five years. Terms are
arranged so that one term expires each year. To provide equal representation on the board, one
member is selected from the master electricians, one from the journeymen electricians, another from
the investor-owned utilities, the fourth shall be a consumer member of a rural electric cooperative, and
the fifth member represents the public and cannot be directly associated with the electrical industry.
History: Effective April 1, 2017.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1
### § 24.1-01-01-03. Executive director.

The executive director has full responsibility for directing and supervising the operation of the
department under the direction of the board.
History: Effective April 1, 2017.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1
### § 24.1-01-01-04. Director of inspections.

The director of inspections supervises electrical inspectors to carry out an effective inspection
program. The director is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications that are submitted on
various projects.

History: Effective April 1, 2017.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1
### § 24.1-01-01-05. Inspection districts.

The state is divided into districts. Each electrical inspector is assigned to a district. A map showing
the districts is available on the board's website at www.ndseb.com and by this reference is herein
incorporated.
History: Effective April 1, 2017.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1
### § 24.1-01-01-06. Inquiries.

All inquiries and communication relating to licensing, electrical wiring, and inspections must be
directed to:
North Dakota State Electrical Board
P.O. Box 7335
Bismarck, ND 58507-7335
Phone (701) 328-9522
Fax (701) 328-9524
Email: electric@nd.gov
Inquiries or proposals for amendments to the rules and wiring standards must be directed to the
executive director.
History: Effective April 1, 2017.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1
