Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Greenbelt, MD, follows the building codes of Prince George's County. Greenbelt, MD, Municipal Code § 4-33 (adopted). Since Prince George County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Greenbelt likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See PLRB Prince George's County, MD, Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Greenbelt, 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.
Greenbelt 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
Greenbelt, MD, follows the building codes of Prince George's County. Greenbelt, MD, Municipal Code § 4-33 (adopted). Since Prince George County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Greenbelt likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See PLRB Prince George's County, MD, Building Codes.
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
Greenbelt 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 (2021 IBC)(Greenbelt, MD Municipal Code)
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Comments
Greenbelt, MD, follows the building codes of Prince George's County. Greenbelt, MD, Municipal Code § 4-33 (adopted). Since Prince George County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Greenbelt likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See PLRB Prince George's County, MD, Building Codes.
Existing Buildings
Greenbelt, MD, follows the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code, which also adopted the 2012 IEBC. Greenbelt, MD, Municipal Code § 4-33 (adopted).
Prince George's County, MD, also 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.