Building Codes
CURRENT CODES IN EFFECT
Adopted Codes
Building
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Note: Effective July 1, 2012, The 2012 Edition of the IBC, The 2012 Edition of the IRC, The 2012 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) and the Maryland Building Performance Standards will be applicable to permits applied for after June 30, 2012. These codes will replace the previously enforced 2009 Editions.)
Plumbing
- 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated with local amendments
- 2006 National Fuel Gas Code
Electrical
- 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments
Fire Prevention
- Maryland State Fire Prevention Code
- 2009 Life Safety Code - NFPA 101 with local amendments
- 2009 Fire Code - NFPA 1 with local amendments
Other Local Codes, Ordinances
Maryland State Codes
(Visit the
Maryland Codes Administration website to download copies of the MD State Codes)
- Maryland Building Performance Standards (MPBS)
- Maryland State Accessibility Code which references ADA Architectural Guidelines (ADAAG) for Commerical Buildings and the Fair Housing act, as Amended Architectural Guidelines (FHAAG) for residential buildings containing more than 4 units
- Maryland State Energy Conservation Code
- Maryland State Rehabilitation Code
- Maryland State Industrialized Building Code
- Maryland State Safety Glazing Code
- Maryland State Elevator Code
- Maryland State Boiler Code
- Maryland Dept. of Environment requirements for pollution point sources and fuel tanks
There are other codes, laws and ordinances that apply, such as the City Zoning Ordinance, City Flood Plain Ordinance, Maryland State Boiler Code, Maryland State Elevator Code, Maryland State Safety Glazing Code and MDE requirements for pollution point sources and fuel tanks.
Contacts
City of Frederick
- Building Department: 301-600-3808
- Planning Department: 301-600-1499
- Engineering Department: 301-600-1405
Frederick County Permits & Inspections – 301-600-2313
Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services - 301-600-1536
Frederick County Health Department - 301-600-1029
Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office (Hagerstown) - 301-791-4758
Maryland Department of the Environment
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene