Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Caroline County, MD, follows the 2012 IBC and IRC, as adopted and modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07 and by Chapter 88, Code of the Public Local Laws of Caroline County, Maryland. Caroline County, MD, county code § 88-10 (IBC adopted), § 88-11 (IBC amended), § 88-12 (IRC adopted), § 88-13 (IRC amended).
Helpful resources for Caroline County, 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.
Caroline County 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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Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2018 IRC)(Caroline County , MD Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: Yes
Ice Barrier
Comments
Caroline County, MD, follows the 2012 IBC and IRC, as adopted and modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07 and by Chapter 88, Code of the Public Local Laws of Caroline County, Maryland. Caroline County, MD, county code § 88-10 (IBC adopted), § 88-11 (IBC amended), § 88-12 (IRC adopted), § 88-13 (IRC amended).
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.
Caroline County, MD, did NOT adopt Appendix J as part of the code. Caroline County, MD, county code § 88-10 (IBC adopted), § 88-11 (IBC amended), § 88-12 (IRC adopted), § 88-13 (IRC amended). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Commercial Building Code
Caroline County 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
Caroline County, MD, follows the 2012 IBC and IRC, as adopted and modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07 and by Chapter 88, Code of the Public Local Laws of Caroline County, Maryland. Caroline County, MD, county code § 88-10 (IBC adopted), § 88-11 (IBC amended), § 88-12 (IRC adopted), § 88-13 (IRC amended).
MUNICIPALITY
A municipal corporation subject to the provisions of Article XI-E of the State Constitution.
Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria: Insert the following design criteria into Table R301.2(1):
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Flat-Roof Design Snow Load:
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25 pounds/square foot
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Wind Speed:
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100 mph
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Seismic Design Category:
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C
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Subject to Damage from Weathering:
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Severe
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Subject to Damage from Frost Line Depth:
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24 inches
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Subject to Damage from Termite:
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Heavy
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Subject to Damage from Decay:
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Moderate
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Winter Design Temp:
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10° F.
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Flood Hazards:
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See FIRM and FBFM
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Existing Buildings
Caroline County, MD follows the 2012 IBC, as adopted and modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07 and by Chapter 88, Code of the Public Local Laws of Caroline County, Maryland.
"Chapter 34, Existing Structures: Chapter 34, Existing Structures, of the International Building Code shall be replaced by the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code, as adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development under §§ 12-1001 through 12-1007 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland."
Other Building Codes
- Electrical: 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Plumbing: 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated (NSPC) with 2007 Supplement
- Energy: 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
- Mechanical: 2006 International Mechanical Code
- Accessibility (ADA): 2012 Maryland Accessibility Code
All Current Codes for Caroline County, MD