Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Garrett County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Garrett County, MD, Municipal Code § 150.02 (IBC adopted and amended), § 150.03 (IRC adopted and amended).
If conflicts arise between these codes and other codes adopted by the State of Maryland or Garrett County, the more restrictive provisions shall govern.
Helpful resources for Garrett County, Maryland include the following.
Residential Building Code
Maryland adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB,
Maryland Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Garrett County adopted the 2012 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.
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Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2021 IRC)(some jurisdictions are allowed to adopt earlier editions)(Garrett County, MD § 150.02 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.)
...§ 150.02 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. The International Building Code 2015 (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....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: Yes
Ice Barrier
Comments
Garrett County, MD, adopted the 2012 IRC. Garrett County, MD, Municipal Code § 150.03 (adopted and amended).
Frost line depth: 36"
Ice barrier underlayment required: Yes
Existing Buildings
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 adopts Appendix J as part of the code. Garrett County, MD, County Code § 150.03 (A). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Commercial Building Code
Garrett County adopted the 2012 IBC, 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 code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2018 IBC)(Garrett County, MD Municipal Code)
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Comments
Garrett County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC. Garrett County, MD Municipal Code § 150.02 (adopted and amended).
Existing Buildings
Garrett County, MD, does not appear to have adopted the IEBC.
Other Building Codes
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.
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012
The National Electrical Code 2005 (herein referred to as the "Code") published by the National Fire Protection Association, and any subsequent version as may be adopted pursuant to Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 6 and COMAR 05.02.07,