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.
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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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.
Other Building Codes
Maryland Building Performance Standards (Maryland Code, Public Safety Article, § 12-501 and COMAR 05.02.07)