§ 150.01 PLUMBING CODE.

(1) Adoption. The Garrett County Commissioners adopt the Maryland State Plumbing Code, as amended, 2003, and any subsequent revisions amended by the Maryland State Board of Plumbing.

(2) Interpretation. Any questions of interpretation of the Plumbing Code will be forwarded to the State Board of Commissioners of Practical Plumbing by the party desiring the interpretation.

(B) Permit and inspection procedure.

(1) Licensed master plumber. With the exception of the item mentioned in division (D)(1) below, all plumbing work performed in Garrett County is to be done by a licensed master, journey or apprentice plumber, under the direction and control of a master plumber licensed to practice in the state or under the direction and control of a master plumber licensed to practice in Garrett or Allegany County.

(2) Permit. With the exception of those items listed in division (D)(2), all plumbing work is subject to the following permit procedure.

(a) New construction. New construction shall be permitted; the plumbing permit shall be obtained through the local permit system.

(b) Repairs. Plumbing work associated with repairs shall be permitted by a repair permit obtained through the county permitting agency.

(c) Emergency repairs. Emergency plumbing repairs done outside normal working hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or on Saturdays, Sundays or county-observed holidays may be accomplished so long as a permit is obtained on the next regular county business day.

(d) Permit approval. Plumbing work, except for emergency repairs, may not begin until the permit application is signed by the permitting agency.

(3) Inspection. Plumbing work associated with a permit obtained under division (B) of this section will be subject to the following inspection procedure.

(a) New construction. Plumbing work associated with new construction shall be inspected prior to making connection with any public water or sewer facility or with any private water or sewer system, including wells and septic tanks.

(b) Repairs. Except for emergency repairs and those items excepted in division (D) of this section, no plumbing repair work is to be made operational until approved by the Plumbing Inspector.

(4) Exceptions.

(a) Exception to division (A). Plumbing work personally done by an individual on that person’s personal residence up to the final connection between the individual’s residence and a public or private water or sewer system. The individual shall sign a release agreement stating that Garrett County is in no way responsible or liable for any damages to himself or herself, his or her family or the public as a result of the work.

(b) Exceptions to permit and inspection procedures.

1. Plumbing work done on federal, county or municipality owned or operated property;

2. Plumbing work done by an employee of a gas company regulated by the Public Service Commission while making a gas connection to a gas appliance for domestic purposes;

3. Minor plumbing work, including the following items:

a. Replacement of fixtures and appliances at the same location;

b. Repairs of leaks and stoppages, except for replacement of drain traps.

(1) Violation. Any violation of this section or the Maryland State Plumbing Code or any amendment thereto by a master plumber, journey plumber or apprentice plumber licensed by the state shall be referred by the Plumbing Inspector and/or the permitting agency to the Maryland State Board of Commissioners of Practical Plumbing for prosecution. Any violation of this chapter or the Maryland State Plumbing Code by someone other than a licensed plumber shall be referred to the State’s Attorney for Garrett County by the complainant for prosecution as a misdemeanor.

(2) Penalty. The penalty for a licensed master, journey or apprentice plumber found to be violating this section or the Maryland Plumbing Code shall be according to the State Code for Master Plumbers. For all other violations, the penalty, upon conviction, shall be a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100. Each day the violation continues may be deemed a separate offense.

(D) Fees. The Garrett County Commissioners may, by resolution, set fees for permits and inspections required under this section. The fee schedule may be modified by resolution as necessary by the County Commissioners.

§ 150.02 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.

The International Building Code 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the Code) published by the International Code Council, Inc, is hereby adopted and by reference thereto is made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein, save and except such changes, amendments, revisions, deletions, substitutions and/or additions as are specified in this chapter. If conflicts arise between this code and other codes adopted by the State of Maryland or Garrett County, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. At least one copy of this code and supplements thereto shall be on file and open for public use, examination, and inspection in the offices of the Garrett County Department of Community Development Permits & Inspections Division.

(A) Modifications to the International Building Code.

(1) Chapter 1, Section 101.1 Title is hereby amended by inserting “GARRETT COUNTY” as the “[NAME OF JURISDICTION]”.

(2) Chapter 1, Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency shall be amended to read as follows:

“The Garrett County Department of Community Development, Permits & Inspections Division shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of this code. The building official shall be the staff person(s) designated within the Permits & Inspections Division responsible for enforcing the provisions of the code.

(3) Chapter 1, Section 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas is deleted and replaced with the following:

“Flood hazard areas. Modifications to any provisions required in flood hazard areas shall only be granted in compliance with Appendix G of this chapter.”

(4) Chapter 1, Add a new Section 104.12 to read as follows:

“104.12 Withholding of Permits: Whenever the building official shall find that any person, agent, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee or occupant is in violation of the provisions of this code or of the rules and regulations of any other department or agency of Garrett County in connection with the erection, or repair of buildings, structures, lands, or equipment then or therein, they may refuse to grant any further permits or inspections until all violations have been corrected and approved.”

(5) Chapter 1, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit exemption 1. is hereby amended by deleting “120 square feet” and inserting “240 square feet”.

(6) Chapter 1, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit is amended by adding the following exemption:

“14. Agricultural structures: The provisions of this Code shall not apply to the construction, maintenance or alternation of buildings or structures on farms which are zoned or assessed agricultural and used only for agricultural pursuits if such buildings and/or structures are not intended for, nor used for, human occupancy.”

(7) Chapter 1, Section 105.3 is hereby amended by deleting the words”file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose” and inserting “make application to the Permits & Inspections Division”.

(8) Chapter 1, Section 105.5 is hereby amended by deleting“180 days” and inserting “one year” in all instances.

(9) Chapter 1, Section 107.1 is hereby amended by deleting“a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed” in the second sentence and inserting “a Maryland licensed architect and/or structural engineer”.

(10) Chapter 1, Section 107.1 General is amended by adding the following:

“Exception 2. The building official is authorized to waive the requirement that construction documents be submitted by a Maryland licensed architect and/or structural engineer if the submitted construction documents are found to sufficiently illustrate compliance with all pertinent code requirements. Documents should include a detailed floor plan and show footings and foundations; means of egress; framing and structural elements; and insulation values as applicable to the project.

(11) Chapter 1, Section 107.2.2 Fire protection system shop drawings is amended by inserting “to the Maryland State Fire Marshal” after the word “submitted”.

(12) Chapter 1, Section 107.2.6 Site Plan is hereby amended by deleting the first word “The” and inserting the following phrase in lieu thereof “In those instances when a proposed building project is commercial, industrial, multi family, and/or located within an area of the County or municipality where zoning regulations require a site plan,”.

(13) Chapter 1, Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended by deleting”the applicable governing authority” and inserting “resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.”

(14) Chapter 1, Section 109.6 Refunds is deleted, and the following is inserted is lieu thereof:

“109.6 Refunds: Where no work has been done under a permit issued under this chapter, the holder of the permit may deliver the permit to the Permits & Inspections Division, and upon cancellation thereof shall be refunded 50% of the fee paid therefore provided that the application for the refund is made within 12 months of permit issuance. When a permit is disapproved or withdrawn, the applicant shall be refunded 50% of the fee paid. In either case, no refund shall be made until all plan examination fees, permit processing fees, and all penalties which may have been imposed on the permit holder under the requirements of this Code shall first be collected.”

(15) Chapter 1, SECTION 111 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Add a new Section 111.3.1 to read as follows:

“111.3.1 Partial occupancy. Upon request of the holder of a permit, the building official shall issue a partial occupancy permit for a part of the building or structure before the entire work covered by the permit shall have been completed if that part of the building may be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building or structure without endangering life or public welfare. Partial occupancy permits shall be reviewed by the building official every twelve months from date of issue to ascertain the status of the full completion of the building or structure. If no substantial work is accomplished on the building or structure within 12 months after the partial occupancy permit date of issue, the original building permit will be invalid and to complete the building or structure another building permit must be obtained. This section is not intended to displace persons residing within the structure pending the completion of the structure approved under the original permit.”

(16) Chapter 1, Section 113.3 Qualifications is deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof: “113.3 Qualifications. The Board of Appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the following professions or disciplines:

1. Registered design professional who is an architect or engineer.

2. Home builder with at least five years of experience.

3. General contractor for commercial/industrial construction with at least five years of experience.

4. Electrical contractor duly certified by the appropriate jurisdiction with at least five years of experience.

5. Plumbing contractor duly certified by the appropriate jurisdiction with at least five years of experience.

(17) Chapter 1, Section 114 Violation penalties is amended by adding:

“Section 114.4.1 Construction without a building permit. Any person who shall attempt to erect, construct, alter, repair, or move a structure, make a change in occupancy, or install or alter any equipment which is regulated by this code without a valid permit issued by the building official shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1000 for the third offense and each succeeding offense. Each day that construction continues after due notice has been served the party in violation shall be subject to the fine for the applicable offense.

(18) Chapter 1, Section Violation penalties is amended by adding Section 114.4.2 Other code violations:

Any person who shall violate a provision of this code other than the violation defined in 114.4.1 above or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1000 for the third offense and each succeeding offense, or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty 30 days or both such fine and imprisonment and regardless of the penalty duly adjudged shall be required to correct the violation. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.”

(19) Chapter 1, SECTION 114 VIOLATIONS is amended by adding:

“Section 114.5 Enforcement, suspension, or revocation of permits, inspections, and use and occupancy permits.

A. Enforcement procedure.

1. When the building official, or his representative, determines that a violation of the Building Code, standard construction controls, or the provisions of this chapter has occurred, the on-site general contractor or building permittee shall be notified in writing of the violation and of the required corrective action and the time period in which to have the violation corrected.

2. If the violation persists after the date specified for corrective action in the notice of violation, the Permits & Inspections Division shall stop work on the site by the issuance of a stop work order pursuant to Section 115 of this chapter.

3. If reasonable efforts to correct the violation are not undertaken in a timely manner, the Permits & Inspections Division may refer the violation for legal action.

4. The Permits & Inspections Division may deny or recommend denial of the issuance of any permit to an applicant when it determines that the applicant is not in compliance with the Building Code, standard construction controls, or the provisions of this Chapter on any site.

5. Any step in this enforcement process may be taken at any time, depending upon the severity of the violation.

B. Suspension or revocation of permits, inspections and use and occupancy certificates by the building official after notice.

1. Uncorrected violations of the Building Code, standard construction controls, or the provisions of this Chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation relating to the work involving any Permits & Inspections Division or agency of Garrett County may result in the suspension or revocation of permits, inspections or licenses.

2. Existence of any condition or the doing of any act constituting or creating a nuisance, hazard, or endangerment of human life or property of others may result in the suspension or revocation of permits, inspections or licenses.

C. If conditions warrant, no notice of violation is necessary and the Permits & Inspections Division, may proceed directly with

1. a stop work order,

2. legal action; or

3. suspension or revocation of permits, inspections and/or use and occupancy certificates.

(20) Chapter 1, Section 115.4 Failure to comply is hereby amended by deleting “subject to fines established by the authority having jurisdiction” and inserting “subject to a fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1000 for the third offense and each succeeding offense.”

(21) Chapter 3, Section 305.2 Group E, day care facilities is amended by deleting “five children” and inserting “eight children”.

(22) Chapter 3, Section 308.5 Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities is amended by deleting “five persons” and inserting “eight persons”.

(23) Chapter 3, Section 308.5.1 Classification as Group E is amended by adding the following: “Exception: A childcare facility may be classified as I-4 when the facility is classified as a day care occupancy under the State Fire Prevention Code.”

(24) Chapter 3, Section 310.4.1 Care facilities within a dwelling is amended by deleting “five or fewer persons” and inserting “eight or fewer persons”.

(25) Chapter 4, Section 401.1 Detailed occupancy and use requirements, is amended by adding the following: “The construction, location, anchorage and tie down of mobile units will be governed by Appendix AE of the International Residential Code.”

(26) Chapter 4, Section 406.2.7 Electric vehicle charging stations and systems, is amended by deleting the final sentence “Accessibility to electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with Section 1107".

(27) Chapter 4, Section 411.5 Puzzle room exiting is amended by deleting item 3 and replacing it with:

“3. All exits and exit access doors from each puzzle room shall be open and readily available upon activation by the automatic fire alarm system, automatic sprinkler system, a manual control at a constantly attended location and shall have a readily accessible control located inside each puzzle room.”

(28) Chapter 5, Section 510.2 Horizontal building separation allowance is amended by deleting condition 4. Condition 7 is amended by replacing “grade plane” with “lowest level of fire department vehicle access”.

(29) Chapter 9, Section 901.1 Scope is amended by adding the following: “Fire protection system requirements of Chapter 9 may be concurrently covered in the State Fire Prevention Code, Public Safety Article Title 6 and Title 9, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 29.06.01. The State Fire Prevention Code is enforced by the State Fire Marshal or authorized fire official.”

(30) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more is amended by replacing “1,000" with “300"

(31) Chapter 10, Section 1001.1 General is amended by adding the following: “Means of egress requirements of Chapter 10 may be concurrently covered in the State Fire Prevention Code, Public Safety Article, Title 6, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 29.06.01. The State Fire Prevention Code is enforced by the State Fire Marshal or authorized fire official.”

(32) Section 1004.8 Concentrated business use areas is amended by adding “nail salons,” after “call centers,” and before “trading floors”.

(33) Chapter 11 Accessibility is hereby replaced with the Maryland Accessibility Code, as set forth in COMAR 09.12.53.

(34) Chapter 16, Section 1608.2 Ground snow loads is amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the section: “The minimum ground snow load for Garrett County shall be 40 lbs. per sq. ft.”

(35) Chapter 16, Section 1612 Flood Loads is deleted, and the following is inserted in lieu thereof: “1612 All buildings and structures erected in areas prone to flooding shall be regulated by Appendix G of this chapter.

(36) Chapter 17, Section 1705.1.1, Special Cases is hereby amended by adding a new example:

“#4: In damaged structures, reuse of fire damaged wood is acceptable if the damage does not significantly reduce its load bearing capacity. A special inspection shall be required to identify and verify all remaining wood members to be used in reconstruction. All remaining charred or smoked wood members, whether structural or not, shall be thoroughly cleaned and sealed to prevent deterioration and control odor.”

(37) Chapter 18, Section 1805.1 General is deleted, and the following is inserted in lieu thereof: “1805.1 Where required. Walls or portions thereof that retain earth shall be waterproofed and damp-proofed in accordance with this section. Ventilation for crawlspaces shall comply with Section 1202.4.”

(38) Chapter 18, Section 1809.5 Frost protection method #1 is hereby amended by adding “which shall be thirty-six (36) inches for Garrett County, Maryland” after the word “locality”.

(39) Chapter 24 GLASS AND GLAZING, Section 2401.1 Scope is amended by adding the following:

“The requirements for safety glazing set forth in Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, are in addition to Chapter 24, Section 2406 of the IBC related to safety glazing. In the event of a conflict between Chapter 24 of the IBC and the Annotated Code of Maryland, the requirements of the Annotated Code of Maryland prevail.”

(40) Chapter 27 ELECTRICAL, Section 2701.1 Scope is amended by adding the following:

“For the applicable electrical requirements, refer to the Garrett County Electrical Code Ordinance and the National Electrical Code as adopted and enforced by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to the provisions of the Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland.”

(41) Chapter 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, Section 2801.1 Scope is amended by adding the following:

“For the applicable requirements concerning mechanical systems, refer to the Garrett County Mechanical Code and the mechanical code adopted pursuant to the Business Regulation Article, 9A-205, Annotated Code of Maryland.”

(42) Chapter 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS, Section 9801.1 Scope is amended by adding the following:

“For the applicable requirements concerning plumbing systems, refer to the Garrett County Plumbing Code Ordinance and the plumbing code adopted pursuant to the Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland.”

(43) Chapter 30, ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS, Section 3001.1 Scope is amended by adding the following:

“The provisions of this chapter relate to elevators and conveying systems and are in addition to, and not instead of, the requirements set forth in the Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland. In the event of a conflict between the IBC and the Annotated Code of Maryland, the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland prevail.”

(44) Chapter 31, Section 3103.1.2 Permit Required is deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

“3103.1.2 Permit required: All temporary structures that cover an area in excess of 750 sq. ft. shall not be erected, operated, or maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the Code Official. Exception: Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes shall be exempt from the above requirements.

(45) Chapter 31, Section 3109.1 General is amended by adding the following after the words Spa Code: “as adopted & amended by the State of Maryland in COMAR 09.12.56"

(46) Appendix G, FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, is hereby deleted and the Garrett County Floodplain Management Ordinance is inserted in lieu thereof and incorporated into this section.

(47) Appendix H SIGNS is hereby incorporated into this section.

(B) Status of building permits applied for prior to the effective date of this section. This section shall not apply to buildings for which a permit is approved prior to the effective date of this chapter.

(Ord. —, passed 6-16-2015; Am. Ord. —, passed 10-7-2024)

§ 150.03 ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE.

The International Residential Code, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the Code) published by the International Code Council, Inc, is hereby adopted and by reference thereto is made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein, save and except such changes, amendments, revisions, deletions, substitutions and/or additions as are specified in this chapter. If conflicts arise between this code and other codes adopted by the State of Maryland or Garrett County, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. At least one copy of this code and supplements thereto shall be on file and open for public use, examinations, and inspections in the offices of the Garrett County Department of Community Development - Permits & Inspections Division.

(A) Modifications to International Residential Code.

(1) Chapter 1, Section R101.1 Title is amended is amended by inserting “GARRETT COUNTY” as the “[NAME OF JURISDICTION]”.

(2) Chapter 1, Section R101.2 Scope, Exception 3, 4 and 5 are each amended by deleting “five or fewer persons” and inserting “eight or fewer persons”.

(3) SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

“SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION. Chapter 1 of the International Building Code as amended within this ordinance shall apply to the administration of the International Residential Code.”

(4) Chapter 3, Table R301.2 CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA is to be completed by inserting the data listed below and keyed to the table headings.

a. Ground snow load: 40 psf

b. Wind speed: 115 (mph)

c. Topographic effects: No

d. Special wind region: No

e. Wind-borne debris zone: No

f. Seismic design category: A

g. Weathering: Severe

h. Frost line depth: 36 inches

i. Termite: Moderate to Heavy

j. Ice barrier underlayment required: Yes

k. Flood Hazards: 3/2/89 -10/2/2013. FIRM Panel #'s available upon request

l. Air freezing index: 1309

m. Mean annual Temp: 47.6

n. Elevation: 1948

o. Altitude correction factor: 0.98

p. Coincident wet bub: 70

q. Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature: 70

r. Outdoor winter design dry-bulb temperature: S

s. Heating temperature difference: 65

t. Latitude: 38 Degrees North

u. Daily Range: M

v. Indoor summer design relative humidity: 50%

w. Summer design gains: 26

x. Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature: 75

y. Outdoor summer design dry-bulb temperature: 83

z. Cooling temperature difference: 8

(5) Chapter 3, Table R302.6 DWELLING GARAGE SEPARATION is amended by deleting “½-inch gypsum board” in all applicable sections and inserting “5/8-inch Type X gypsum board” in lieu thereof.

(6) Chapter 3, Section R309.1 Floor surface is amended by adding a new sentence at the end as follows:

“No point on the finish garage floor of an attached garage shall be closer than four (4) inches to the finish floor level of the dwelling.”

(7) Chapter 3, Section R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(8) Chapter 3, Section R310.5 Replacement windows for emergency escape and rescue openings is deleted in its entirety.

(9) Chapter 3, Section 310.6 Dwelling additions Exception 3 is deleted in its entirety.

(10) Chapter 3, Section R310.7 Alterations or repairs of existing basement Exception is deleted in its entirety.

(11) Chapter 3, Section R310.7.1 Existing emergency and escape rescue openings is deleted in its entirety.

(12) Chapter 3, Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwelling automatic sprinkler systems is amended by adding the following additional exception:

“Exception 2. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required in one- and two-family dwellings for a property not connected to an electrical utility.”

(13) Chapter 3, Section R317.1 Location required is amended by deleting from subsection 2 the words “and are less than 8 inches (203 mm) from exposed ground” and by deleting from subsection 3 the words “unless separated from such slab by an impervious moisture barrier.”

(14) Section R322.1 General is deleted and replaced with the following:

“General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas shall comply with the Garrett County Floodplain Management Ordinance.” Sections R322.1.1 through R322.10 are deleted.

(15) Chapter 3, Section R327.1 General is hereby amended by adding the following after the words Spa Code:

“as adopted & amended by the State of Maryland in COMAR 09.12.56"

(16) Chapter 4, Section R401.3 Drainage is amended by deleting the last sentence and inserting the following in lieu thereof:

“The grade away from the foundation shall fall a minimum of 3 inches (77 mm) within the first 5 feet (1524 mm), a slope of 5 percent.” The Exception which follows is amended by deleting the words, “6 inches (152 mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048 mm)” and inserting the following in lieu thereof. “3 inches (77 mm) of fall within 5 feet (1524 mm).”

(17) Chapter 4, Figure R403.1(2) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION BASEMENT WALL SECTION is amended by deleting the note “FINISH GRADE SLOPE ½” PER FOOT MIN. 6 FT. FROM WALL” and inserting the following note in lieu thereof “MINIMUM FINISH GRADE SLOPE 3" IN 5' FROM WALL”

(18) Chapter 4, Figure R403.1(3) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION CRAWL SPACE SECTION is amended by deleting the note, “FINISH GRADE SLOPE ½ IN. PER FOOT MIN. 6 FT. FROM WALL” and inserting the following note in lieu thereof “MINIMUM FINISH GRADE SLOPE 3" IN 5' FROM WALL.”

(19) Chapter 4, Section R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations is amended by deleting the following from the first sentence: “and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade.”

(20) Chapter 4, Section R406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampproofing is amended by deleting “and enclose interior spaces and floors below grade” from the first sentence and by deleting the last sentence and inserting the following in lieu thereof “Concrete walls shall be dampproofed by applying any one of the above listed dampproofing materials, any one of the waterproofing materials listed in Section R406.2, or any other industry accepted product to the exterior of the wall.”

(21) Chapter 4, Section R406.2 Concrete and masonry foundation waterproofing is amended by adding a new sentence as follows, “Other industry accepted products which offer comparable waterproofing performance may also be used.”

(22) Chapter 5, Section RS02.1 General is amended by adding the following exception:

“Exception: Lumber sold by sawmills must be visually graded structural lumber evidenced by a stamp or certificate of inspection showing species, grade, and moisture content.”

(23) Chapter 5, Section R507.3 Footings is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(24) Chapter 6, Section R602.1 General is amended by adding the following exception:

“Exception: Lumber sold by sawmills must be visually graded structural lumber evidenced by a stamp or certificate of inspection showing species, grade, and moisture content”

(25) Chapter 8, Section R802.1 General is amended by adding the following exception:

“Exception: Lumber sold by sawmills must be visually graded structural lumber evidenced by stamp or certificate of inspection showing species, grade, and moisture content.”

(26) Chapter 11, ENERGY EFFICIENCY is prefaced by the following note:

“This Chapter is subject to the amendments adopted in Public Safety Article Subtitle 12, Chapter 51, Maryland Building Performance Standards.”

(27) Part V-Mechanical, Chapters 12-23 are hereby prefaced by the following statement:

(28) Chapter 24 Fuel Gas is hereby prefaced by the following statement:

“For the applicable requirements concerning fuel gas, also refer to the Garrett County Plumbing Code Ordinance and the plumbing code adopted pursuant to the Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland.”

(29) Chapter 24, Section G2420.3.2 (409.3.2) Individual buildings is deleted and replaced with the following:

“Individual buildings. A shutoff valve shall be installed outdoors, above ground and within 10 feet of each building, including at each building in a common system serving more than one building. Such shutoff valves shall be readily accessible and visible to emergency personnel.”

(30) Part VII Plumbing, Chapters 25 through 33 are hereby prefaced by the following statement:

(31) Part VIII-Electrical, Chapters 34-43 are hereby prefaced by the following statement:

(32) Chapter 35 SERVICES, Section E3601.1 Scope Add a new as follows:

“Section E3601.1.1 Additional references: The installation of electrical services shall also be subject to the regulations of the power company serving the area in which the service is to be installed”.

(33) APPENDIX AC EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENT VENTING SYSTEMS is hereby incorporated into this section.

(34) APPENDIX AE MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS is hereby incorporated into this section.

(35) APPENDIX AE, Section AE101.1 General is amended by deleting “(non-rental)”and inserting the words “or rental” in lieu thereof.

(36) APPENDIX AE, Section AE103 DEFINITIONS is amended by adding a new definition as follows:

“RENTAL LOT. A parcel of real estate inside a manufactured home rental community or other privately owned land where the land and the manufactured home to be installed are not held in common ownership.”

(37) APPENDIX AQ TINY HOUSES is hereby incorporated into this section.

(B) This section shall not apply to buildings for which a permit is applied for prior to the effective date of this section.

(Ord. —, passed 6-16-2015; Am. Ord. —, passed 10-7-2024)

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