Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Chevy Chase Village, MD, follows the Building Code of Montgomery County, MD. Chevy Chase – Section 5, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Since Montgomery County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Chevy Chase Village 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 Village, Maryland include the following.

• 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.

Chevy Chase Village 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...

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Drip Edge: Yes

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Comments

Chevy Chase Village, MD, follows the Building Code of Montgomery County, MD. Chevy Chase – Section 5, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Since Montgomery County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Chevy Chase Village 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 Village 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 Village, MD, follows the Building Code of Montgomery County, MD. Chevy Chase – Section 5, MD, Municipal Code § 8-2 (adopted). Since Montgomery County adopted the 2012 IRC and IBC, Chevy Chase Village 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.

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