Standards for energy conservation in new building construction, for thermal design conditions and criteria for buildings, and for adequate thermal resistance in regard to the design and selection of mechanical, electrical service, and illumination systems and equipment which will enable the effective use of energy in new buildings, must be included in the state building code.
54-21.2-03.1. Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning interoperability standards for public buildings. Except as provided in subsection 2 of section 54-21.2-02, any new construction or any remodeling of a public building which affects the heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems in the building and which is paid for using any state funds must be constructed to include open protocol heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems that provide for interoperability of the systems.