§ 170.01 ADOPTION OF STANDARDS BY REFERENCE.
   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)