Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dorchester County, MD, adopted the "2003 edition or current edition" IBC and IRC. Dorchester County, MD, Municipal Code § 65-2 (definition), § 65-3 (adopted), § 65-4 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Dorchester County, Maryland include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Dorchester County, 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.

Dorchester County adopted the 2015 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)(Dorchester County , MD 65-2{2} INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC))

...The 2003 Edition or current edition Includes interim amendments or subsequent printings of the current edition of the International Building Code issued by ICC...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

Dorchester County, MD, adopted the "2003 edition or current edition" IBC and IRC. Dorchester County, MD, Municipal Code § 65-2 (definition), § 65-3 (adopted), § 65-4 (amendments).

 

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. Dorchester County, MD, County Code § 65-2{3} (3). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.

Commercial Building Code

Dorchester County adopted the 2015 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 (2018 IBC)(Dorchester County , MD Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Dorchester County, MD, adopted the "2003 edition or current edition" IBC and IRC. Dorchester County, MD, Municipal Code § 65-2 (definition), § 65-3 (adopted), § 65-4 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Dorchester County, MD, does not appear to have adopted the IEBC.

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