The following documents and codes are hereby adopted by reference:
(A) The International Building Code 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), as amended by the Maryland Building Performance Standards;
(B) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Code, as adopted by the Maryland State Fire Code;
(C) International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition;
(D) International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Edition, as amended by the Maryland Building Performance Standards;
(E) International Residential Code, One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 2021 Edition, as amended by the Maryland Building Performance Standards;
(F) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, as adopted by the Maryland State Fire Code;
(G) International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition;
(H) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition (replaces ICC, International Electrical Code);
(I) International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition, as amended by the Maryland Building Performance Standards;
(J) International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition;
(K) Maryland Accessibility Code, COMAR 09.12.53;
(L) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58, 2020 Edition;
(M) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition; and
(N) Other Codes and Standards when referenced in the above listed documents.
Ground Snow Load | Wind Design | Seismic Design Category | Subject to damage from | Winter Design Temp | Ice barrier Underlayment Required | Flood hazards | Air Freezing Index | Mean Annual Temp | |||
Speed (mph) | Topographic effects | Weathering | Frost line depth | Termite | |||||||
40 psf | 115 | B or C | A | Severe | 30 inches | M-H | 12 | Yes | Yes | 1500 | 52.8 |
*See all relevant footnotes in table 301.2(1) of the code.
(2004 Code, § 97-1) (Ord. 52-D, passed 11-10-1998; Ord. 02-01, passed 1-3-2002; Ord. 04-25, passed 12-22-2004; Ord. 07-06, passed 4-19-2007; Ord. 2010-01, passed 2-25-2010; Ord. 2012-03, passed 5-10-2012; Ord. 2015-05, passed 6-25-2015; Ord. 2017-06, passed 9-7-2017; Ord. 2019-05, passed 10-31-2019; Ord. 2023-09, passed 8-24-2023)