Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Easton, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Easton, MD, Municipal Code § 6-11.1 (IBC adopted), § 6-11.2 (IBC amended), § 6-12.1 (IRC adopted), § 6-12.2 (IRC amended).
Helpful resources for Easton, 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.
Easton 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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Comments
Easton, MD, adopted the 2012 IRC. Easton, MD, Municipal Code § 6-12.1 (adopted), § 6-12.2 (amendments).
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 Easton, MD, does NOT adopt Appendix J as part of the code. Easton, MD, Municipal Code § 6-12.1 (adopted), § 6-12.2 (amendments). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Commercial Building Code
Easton 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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Comments
Easton, MD, adopted the 2012. Easton, MD, Municipal Code § 6-11.1 (adopted), § 6-11.2 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Easton, MD, does not appear to have adopted the IEBC.
Other Building Codes
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2011
International Energy Conservation Code 2012
International Fuel Gas Code 2012
NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 2011
International Mechanical Code 2012
International Plumbing Code 2012