Montgomery County, Maryland Building Codes

Building Codes References

To obtain a copy of building/electrical/mechanical/energy-code amendments, please call 240 777-6370. For fire-code amendments, call 240 777-2457. You may also download this information in Adobe PDF format from the city website.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2009Dept. of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370
and Online
Structural CodeIBC 2009Dept. of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370
and Online
Plumbing Code2006 National Standard Plumbing Code with 2007 supplementWashington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), (301) 206-9772
Mechanical CodeIMC 2009Dept. of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370
and Online
Electrical CodeNEC 2008Dept. of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370 or Online
Accessibility CodeCOMAR 05.02.02, ADAAG & FFHAGMD Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (410) 514-7220
Energy CodeIECC 2009Dept. of Permitting Services, (240) 777-6370 or Online

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 AreaContact
StructuralHadi Mansouri
Phone: (240) 777-6233
MechanicalPhil Waclawski
Phone: (240) 777-6228
ElectricalPhil Waclawski
Phone: (240) 777-6228
Fire MarshalMike Love
Fire Marshal
Phone: (240) 777-2457
CivilHadi Mansouri
Phone: (240) 777-6233
ZoningSusan Scala-Demby
Manager-Zoning
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