Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Salisbury, MD, adopted the 2009 IBC and IRC with amendments. Salisbury, MD, Municipal Code B.P.I. Current Code Uses.
Helpful resources for Salisbury, 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.
Salisbury adopted the 2009 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.
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Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2021 IRC)(some jurisdictions are allowed to adopt earlier editions)(Salisbury, MD Chapter 15.04 - BUILDING CODE)
...Footnotes: --- (1) ---
Editor's note—
Ord. No. 2342, adopted July 13, 2015, repealed ch. 15.04, §§ 15.04.010, 15.04.020,
in its entirety, and enacted a new ch. 15.04 to read as set out herein. Former ch.
15.04 pertained to similar subject matter, and was derived from Ord. 2037 (part),
adopted 2007; Ord. No. 2117,...
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Comments
Salisbury, MD, adopted the 2009 IBC and IRC with amendments. Salisbury, MD, Municipal Code B.P.I. Current Code Uses.
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.
Salisbury, MD, appears to have adopted all amendments and appendices, including Appendix J as part of the code. Salisbury, MD, Municipal Code B.P.I. Current Code Uses. Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Commercial Building Code
Salisbury adopted the 1996 BOCA National Building CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.
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Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2021 IBC)(Salisbury, MD Chapter 15.04 - BUILDING CODE)
...Footnotes: --- (1) ---
Editor's note—
Ord. No. 2342, adopted July 13, 2015, repealed ch. 15.04, §§ 15.04.010, 15.04.020,
in its entirety, and enacted a new ch. 15.04 to read as set out herein. Former ch.
15.04 pertained to similar subject matter, and was derived from Ord. 2037 (part),
adopted 2007; Ord. No. 2117,...
Comments
Salisbury, MD, adopted the 2009 IBC and IRC with amendments. Salisbury, MD, Municipal Code B.P.I. Current Code Uses.
Existing Buildings
Salisbury, MD, did NOT adopt the IEBC.