Maine Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Maine.
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Additional Resources
Maine will adopt the 2009 versions of the IECC, IBC, IRC, IEBC, and ASHRAE 90.1 as the mandatory building code standards for residential and commercial buildings statewide. Beginning July 1, 2010. The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code must be enforced in municipalities that have more than 2,000 residents and that have adopted any building code by August 1, 2008. Beginning July 1, 2012, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code must be enforced in municipalities that have more than 2,000 residents and that have not adopted any building code by August 1, 2008. Communities smaller than 2,000 residents are exempt.
Maine Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | N/A |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | N/A |
| Plumbing Code | Maine State International Plumbing Code (UPC 2000) | Online through IAPMO. |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 NFPA #70 | Online for download. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 101, 1997 | No amendments |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | No amendments |
| Elevator Code | ASHE A.17.1, 2000 Addenda A17.1.a, 2002 | No amendments |
| Gas Code | NFPA 54, 2002 (Code of Maine Rules 02-582) | Online for download |
| Boiler Code | ASME BPC, Section 1-11 (1998,1999) | |
 | Power piping, B31.1, 1998, 1999 adds., NBIC, 1998, 1999 | |
Maine Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Plumbing | Dana C. Tuttle Senior Inspector, Plumbers' Examining Board Phone: (207) 624-8639 |
| Electrical | Robert Bean (acting) Senior Inspector, Electricians' Examining Board Phone: (207) 624-8640 |
| Accessibility | Steven Dodge Supervisor, Engineering Section, Dept. of Public S Phone: (207) 624-8744 Fax: (207) 624-8767 |
| Fire Marshal | John C. Dean State Fire Marshal Phone: (207) 626-3870 Fax: (207) 287-6251 |
| Boiler Inspector | John Burpee Board of Boiler Rules Phone: (207) 624-8605 |
| Elevator Inspector | John Burpee Board of Elevator & Tramway Safety Phone: (207) 624-8605 |
Maine Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Maine:
