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 codes apply as mandatory minimums to all buildings, except as otherwise indicated.
• Each local jurisdiction in Maryland may modify these codes to suite local conditions. Please refer to the each local jurisdiction listed to view their local ordinance that may contain their modifications. Local Government Building Code Ordinances
Maryland Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 [Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)] | Codes Administration, Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), (410) 514-7220 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 [Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)] | Codes Administration, DHCD, (410) 514-7220 |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 National Standard Plumbing Code with 2004 Supplement | State Board of Plumbing |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 1996 (Model Performance Code) | State of Maryland Codes Administration |
 | Applies to state buildings | |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 (State Fire Prevention Code) | State Fire Marshal |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code (2003 Edition), NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2003 Edition) | State Fire Marshal |
| Accessibility Code | Maryland Accessibility Code | State of Maryland Accessibility Code |
| Energy Code | IECC 2003 | Energy Conservation Building Standards |
| Elevator Code | 2002 ASME A17.1a, 2001 ASME A18.1a, b | Div. Of Industry, Dept. of Licensing & Regulation, (410) 767-2350 |
| Local Codes: NFPA 72, Life Safety 101 | |
| Gas Code | 1999 Edition, National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI, Z223.1, NFPA 54 | State Board of Plumbing |
| Other Codes | Maryland Rehabilitation Code, 1-866-424-6269 | |
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:
