Maryland Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Maryland.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Additional Resources
Maryland's law related to building codes is called the Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS). It requires each jurisdiction in
Maryland to use the same edition of the same building codes that are the International Building Code (IBC) and the International
Residential Code (IRC). The State has modified the IBC and the IRC to coincide with other Maryland laws. The International Code (IBC)
and International Residential Code (IRC) with modifications by the State constitute the Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS).
Maryland Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 [Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)] | Codes Administration, Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), (410) 514-7220 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 [Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)] | Codes Administration, DHCD, (410) 514-7220 |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 National Standard Plumbing Code with 2004 Supplement & NFGC | State Board of Plumbing |
| Mechanical Code | 2003 IMC with modifications | State of Maryland Codes Administration |
 | Applies to state buildings | |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC | State Fire Marshal |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | State Fire Marshal |
| Accessibility Code | 2006 Maryland Accessibility Code | State of Maryland Accessibility Code |
| Energy Code | 2006 IECC | Energy Conservation Building Standards |
| Elevator Code | 2006 IBC | Div. Of Industry, Dept. of Licensing & Regulation, (410) 767-2350 |
| Local Codes: NFPA 72, Life Safety 101 | |
| Gas Code | National Fuel Gas Code | State Board of Plumbing |
| Other Codes | Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code: 2006 IEBC | |
Maryland 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 |
| Structural | Kanti Patel Manager, MBPS, DHCD Phone: (410) 514-7220 Fax: (410) 987-8902 |
| Plumbing | Joseph D Sliwka Phone: (410) 230-6160 Fax: (410) 333-6314 |
| Mechanical | Joseph D Sliwka Phone: (410) 230-6160 Fax: (410) 333-6314 |
| Electrical | John Bender Chief Fire Protection Engineer Phone: (410) 339-4200 Fax: (410) 339-4215 |
| Accessibility | Steven Shen Chief, Compliance, Enforcement & Training (DHCD) Phone: (410) 514-7214 Fax: (410) 987-8902 |
| Energy | Steven Shen Chief, Compliance, Enforcement & Training (DHCD) Phone: (410) 514-7214 Fax: (410) 987-8902 |
| Fire Marshal | John Bender Chief Fire Protection Engineer Phone: (410) 339-4200 Fax: (410) 339-4215 |
| Elevator Inspector | Rudolph Gondeck Chief Elevator Inspector, Dept. of Labor, Lic. & R Phone: (410) 767-2350 Fax: (410) 333-7721 |
Maryland Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Maryland:
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