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.
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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)
| 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:





