Maryland
Maryland building codes
Maryland sets statewide minimum construction standards through the Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS), codified at COMAR 09.12.51 and administered by the Department of Labor. The 2010 MBPS incorporated by reference the 2009 editions of the IBC, IRC, and IECC, effective January 1, 2010, until the 2012 editions took effect January 1, 2012. Local jurisdictions may amend the building provisions but not weaken the energy code. The model-code text below is the edition Maryland incorporated.
- International Building Code
The 2009 International Building Code, incorporated by reference into the Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 09.12.51), effective January 1, 2010.
- International Energy Conservation Code
The 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, incorporated by reference into the Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 09.12.51), effective January 1, 2010.
- International Residential Code
The 2009 International Residential Code, incorporated by reference into the Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 09.12.51), effective January 1, 2010.