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Maryland Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Maryland. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Maryland Building Codes
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 & IRC 2012 [Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)]w/the Dept of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) modifications | Codes Administration, Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), (410) 514-7220 |
| Structural Code | IBC & IRC 2012 [Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)]w/the Dept of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) modifications | Codes Administration, DHCD, (410) 514-7220 |
| Plumbing Code | 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code with 2007 Supplement & NFGC | State of Maryland Plumbing Code |
| Mechanical Code | 2006 IMC with modifications | State of Maryland Mechanical Code |
 | Applies to state buildings | |
| Electrical Code | 2011 NEC | State of Maryland Electrical Code |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2009 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | State of Maryland Fire Code |
| Accessibility Code | 2012 Maryland Accessibility Code | State of Maryland Accessibility Code |
| Energy Code | 2012 IECC | Energy Conservation Building Standards |
| Elevator Code | 2012 IBC | Div. Of Industry, Dept. of Licensing & Regulation, (410) 767-2350 |
| Gas Code | 2006 National Fuel Gas Code | State of Maryland Fuel Gas Code |
| Other Codes | Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code: 2009 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 Building Code Website