Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The town of Elkton, MD, adopted the 2018 IBC and IRC in accordance with the state MBPS (PLRB). Elkton, MD, Municipal Code Resolution R1 – 2020 § 1 (adopted with amendments).
Helpful resources for Elkton, 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.
Elkton adopted the 2018 IRC, statewide. 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Elkton ? Undetermined
Comments
Elkton, MD, adopted the 2018 IRC. Elkton, MD, Municipal Code Resolution R1 – 2020 § 1 (adopted with 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 Elkton, MD, did NOT adopt Appendix J as part of the code. Elkton, MD, Municipal Code Resolution R8-2012 § 1 (adopted with amendments). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Commercial Building Code
Elkton adopted the 2018 IBC, statewide. 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
Elkton, MD, adopted the 2018 IBC. Elkton, MD, Municipal Code Resolution R1 – 2020 § 1 (adopted with amendments).
Existing Buildings
Elkton, MD, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code, including all amendments and apendices. Elkton, MD, Municipal Code Resolution R1 – 2020 § 1 (adopted with amendments).
Other Building Codes
The town also adopted the following codes:
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 International Plumbing Code
- 2018 International Mechanical Code
- 2018 International Existing Building Code
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2017 National Electrical Code
- 2018 NFPA 1 and 101
Elkton, MD, Municipal Code Resolution R1 – 2020 § 1 (adopted with amendments).