Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Chevy Chase, MD, follows the Building Code of Montgomery County, MD. Chevy Chase, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Since Montgomery County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Chevy Chase likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See PLRB Montgomery County, MD, Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Chevy Chase, 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.
Chevy Chase 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 (2021 IRC)(some jurisdictions are allowed to adopt earlier editions)(Chevy Chase, MD Sec. 4-10. - County building code requirements.)
...(a)
The rules and regulations for the construction of buildings, known as the "Building
Code of Montgomery County, Maryland," shall be followed and are hereby established
and made a part hereof, and shall be followed and complied with by all persons where
the rules and regulations are not in conflict...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: Yes
Ice Barrier
Comments
Chevy Chase, MD, follows the Building Code of Montgomery County, MD. Chevy Chase, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Chevy Chase, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Since Montgomery County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Chevy Chase likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See PLRB Montgomery County, MD, Building Codes.
Please see the Montgomery County materials for more information.
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. Montgomery County, MD, County Code 08.00.02.03. Section 101.1. Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Please see the Montgomery County materials for more information.
Commercial Building Code
Chevy Chase 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)(Chevy Chase, MD Sec. 4-10. - County building code requirements.)
...(a)
The rules and regulations for the construction of buildings, known as the "Building
Code of Montgomery County, Maryland," shall be followed and are hereby established
and made a part hereof, and shall be followed and complied with by all persons where
the rules and regulations are not in conflict...
Comments
Chevy Chase, MD, follows the Building Code of Montgomery County, MD. Chevy Chase, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Since Montgomery County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Chevy Chase likewise adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC along with the county's amendments. See PLRB Montgomery County, MD, Building Codes.
Please see the Montgomery County materials for more information.
Existing Buildings
Montgomery County does not appear to have adopted the IEBC.
Please see the Montgomery County materials for more information.
Other Building Codes
The town of Chevy Chase, MD, has made the following chapters of the Montgomery County Code applicable to the town. See § 1-7
8 (entitled "Buildings").
17 (entitled "Electricity").
22 (entitled "Fire Safety Code").
26 (entitled "Housing Standards").
33A(entitled "Planning Procedures").
34(entitled "Plumbing and Gas Fitting").
36(entitled "Pond, Well and Excavation Standards").
50(entitled "Subdivision of Land").
51(entitled "Swimming Pools").
55(entitled "Unsafe Buildings").
59(entitled "Zoning").