Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Updated : 04/22/2024
Worcester County adopted the 2015 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code here.Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2018 IRC)(Worcester County , MD § BR1-201 Building code.)
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Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
In the amendments, the county does NOT adopt Appendix J as part of the code. Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07) § 02.04 A1 (adopt IBC), § 02.04 B (amend IBC), § 02.04 A2 (adopt IRC), § 02.04 C (amend IRC). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Worcester County adopted the 2015 IBC, statewide with limitations. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.. Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2018 IBC)(Worcester County , MD Municipal Code)
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All the provisions in the Appendices are adopted as part of the IBC except those in Appendices A, B, D, E, and K.
Maryland Building Performance Standards adopted the 2012 IEBC.
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
2012 International Green Construction Code
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