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North Dakota Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — North Dakota
- North Dakota health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — North Dakota
| Municipality | Required filings & packet | Inspection path + maps/sources |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | File zoning/use verification, building + trade permits, and fire-system permits with plan set, equipment schedule, hood/suppression specs, and grease sizing documents. | Pre-book rough-ins, suppression acceptance test, final building/fire, and pre-opening health inspection. Maps/sources: Fargo city map, Fargo Inspections. |
| Bismarck | Submit zoning compliance, building and trade permits, and fire prevention review packet with stamped plans, MEP details, and kitchen equipment specifications. | Sequence rough-ins, suppression documentation review, final fire inspection, and occupancy inspection. Maps/sources: Bismarck city map, Bismarck Building Inspections. |
| Grand Forks | File land use confirmation plus construction/trade permits with utility/site notes, hood/suppression shop drawings, and grease interceptor calculations. | Schedule underground (if applicable), rough trade inspections, suppression acceptance, and coordinated finals. Maps/sources: Grand Forks city map, Grand Forks Inspections. |
| Minot | Submit planning/zoning sign-off, building + trade permits, and fire submittals with architectural/MEP plans, exhaust path details, and contractor roster. | Book milestone framing/rough inspections, suppression witness test, and final occupancy approval. Maps/sources: Minot city map, Minot Inspections. |
| West Fargo | File use review, building/trade permits, and fire prevention packet with grease pathway drawings, equipment matrix, and hood/make-up air calculations. | Pre-book rough trade inspections, grease utility verification, fire final, and building final. Maps/sources: West Fargo city map, West Fargo Building Inspections. |
Official references: Fargo Inspections, Bismarck Building Inspections, Grand Forks Inspections, Minot Inspections, West Fargo Building Inspections, and ND HHS Food & Lodging.
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________