Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Edmonston, MD, follows the Building Code of Prince George's County. Edmonston, MD, Municipal Code § 9-2 (adopted). Since Prince George's County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Edmonston likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See Prince George's County Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Edmonston, 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.
Edmonston 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 (2018 IRC)(Town of Edmonston , MD 285-10{2} BUILDING CODE)
...The Basic Building Code latest edition and current accumulative supplement officially adopted by Prince Georges County and the Town for the regulation of construction alteration addition repair removal demolition use location occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures...
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Comments
Edmonston, MD, follows the Building Code of Prince George's County. Edmonston, MD, Municipal Code § 9-2 (adopted). Since Prince George's County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Edmonston likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See Prince George's County Building Codes.
Please see the Prince George's County materials for more information.
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. Prince George's County, MD, County Code § 4-101. Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Please see the Prince George's County materials for more information.
Commercial Building Code
Edmonston adopted the 2012 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.
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. Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2018 IBC)(Town of Edmonston , MD Municipal Code)
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Comments
Edmonston, MD, follows the Building Code of Prince George's County. Edmonston, MD Municipal Code § 9-2 (adopted). Since Prince George's County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Edmonston likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See Prince George's County Building Codes.
Please see the Prince George's County materials for more information.
Existing Buildings
Prince George's County, MD, adopted the 2012 IEBC. Prince George's County, MD, Municipal Code § 4-101 (adopted), Subtitle 4. Building (amendments).
Please see the Prince George's County materials for more information.