N.D. Admin. Code ch. 33-33-01 § 33-33-01-01
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As used in this chapter: 1. "Accessory building or structure" means a building or structure that is an addition to a mobile home or that supplements the facilities provided in a mobile home. It is not a self-contained, separate, habitable building or structure. 2. "Department" means the department of health and human services. 3. "Service building" means a structure housing shower, bath, toilet, lavatory, and such other facilities as may be required by the North Dakota state plumbing code.
Section 33-33-01-01 of the North Dakota Administrative Code establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 33-33-01, which governs mobile home regulations. It distinguishes an 'accessory building or structure'—an addition or supplement to a mobile home that is not independently habitable—from a 'service building,' which houses plumbing facilities such as showers, toilets, and lavatories as required by the North Dakota state plumbing code. The 'Department' referenced throughout the chapter refers to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.
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Operators of mobile home parks or facilities subject to N.D. Admin. Code ch. 33-33-01 should be aware that the definitions in § 33-33-01-01 shape how structures on their property are classified and regulated. Compliant operators generally ensure that any accessory buildings or structures are treated as non-habitable additions rather than independent dwelling units, and that service buildings meet the plumbing facility standards set by the North Dakota state plumbing code. Understanding these distinctions helps operators apply the correct regulatory requirements to each type of structure on their property.
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Residents of mobile home communities in North Dakota should know that § 33-33-01-01 sets out key definitions that determine how different structures within a facility are regulated under Chapter 33-33-01. For example, the distinction between an accessory structure and a service building can affect what facilities a park is required to provide and maintain. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to conditions at their facility may find it helpful to contact the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services or a local tenant-rights organization.
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