Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Frederick, MD, adopted the 2012 Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07), which is comprised of the 2012 IBC, IRC, and IECC. Frederick, MD, Municipal Code § 5-5 (adopt MBPS), § 5-7 (amend IBC), § 5-10 (amend IRC).
Helpful resources for Frederick, 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.
Frederick 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)(Frederick, MD Sec. 5-5. - Maryland Building Performance Standards.)
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The City hereby adopts the 2015 Maryland Building Performance Standards. The 2015
Maryland Building Performance Standards are com-prised of the 2015 International Building
Code, the 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and
the 2015 International Energy Conservation...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: undetermined
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Frederick ? Yes
Comments:
Yes they are required by the City of Frederick.
Ice and water shield underlayment shall be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications under all new shingle roof applications.
Thank-you,
David Moats AIA
Building Department
03/05/2024
Comments
Frederick, MD, adopted the 2012 Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07), which is comprised of the 2012 IBC, IRC, and IECC. Frederick, MD, Municipal Code § 5-5 (adopt MBPS), § 5-7 (amend IBC), § 5-10 (amend IRC).
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.
Per the Maryland Building Performance Standards (Maryland Code, Public Safety Article, § 12-501 and COMAR 05.02.07), IRC Appendix J (which provides guidance on existing buildings) is NOT adopted as part of the code.
Commercial Building Code
Frederick 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)(Frederick, MD Municipal Code)
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Comments
Frederick, MD, adopted the 2012 Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07), which is comprised of the 2012 IBC, IRC, and IECC. Frederick, MD, Municipal Code § 5-5 (adopt MBPS), § 5-7 (amend IBC), § 5-10 (amend IRC).
Existing Buildings
The Maryland Building Performance Standards (Maryland Code, Public Safety Article, § 12-501 and COMAR 05.02.07) follows the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code which adopted the 2012 IEBC. Because Frederick, MD, follows the MBPS, they adopt the 2012 IEBC as well.