Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Betterton, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Betterton, MD, Municipal Code § 3-101 (adopted).

Helpful resources for Betterton, Maryland include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Betterton, MD, Code of Ordinances
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Maryland

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.

Betterton 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.

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Drip Edge

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Comments

Betterton, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Betterton, MD, Municipal Code § 3-101 (adopted).

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.

Betterton, MD, adopted all amendments and appendices, including Appendix J, as part of the code. Betterton, MD, Municipal Code § 3-101 (adopted). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.

Commercial Building Code

Betterton 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.

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Comments

Betterton, MD adopted the 2012 IBC published by the ICC. Betterton, MD Municipal Code § 3-101 (adopted with no amendments).

Existing Buildings

Betterton, MD, does not appear to have adopted the IEBC.

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