Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Perryville, MD, adopted the 1981 BOCA National Building Code with amendments. Perryville, MD, Municipal Code § 32-1 (adopt), § 32-2 (amend).
However, because the code also states "Amendments incorporated into subsequent BOCA Basic Building Codes and One and Two Family Dwelling Codes are hereby adopted prospectively" it seems reasonable to assume the more updated building codes of Cecil County likely apply:
Cecil County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Cecil County, MD, Municipal Code § 157 (adopted), § 157-2 (amended). Additionally, "amendments incorporated into subsequent IBCs and IRCs are adopted prospectively;" therefore, it is reasonable to assume Cecil County has now adopted the 2015 IBC and IRC. Cecil County, MD, Municipal Code § 157-3.
Helpful resources for Perryville, 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.
Perryville 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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Comments
Perryville, MD, adopted the 1981 BOCA National Building Code with amendments. Perryville, MD, Municipal Code § 32-1 (adopt), § 32-2 (amend).
However, because the code also states "Amendments incorporated into subsequent BOCA Basic Building Codes and One and Two Family Dwelling Codes are hereby adopted prospectively" it seems reasonable to assume the more updated building codes of Cecil County likely apply:
Cecil County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Cecil County, MD, Municipal Code § 157 (adopted), § 157-2 (amended). Additionally, "amendments incorporated into subsequent IBCs and IRCs are adopted prospectively;" therefore, it is reasonable to assume Cecil County has now adopted the 2015 IBC and IRC. Cecil County, MD, Municipal Code § 157-3.
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.
Cecil County, MD, did NOT adopt Appendix J as part of the code. Cecil County, MD, County Code § 157-2. Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Please see the Cecil County materials for more information.
Commercial Building Code
Perryville 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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Comments
Perryville, MD, adopted the 1981 BOCA National Building Code with amendments. Perryville, MD, Municipal Code § 32-1 (adopt), § 32-2 (amend).
However, because the code also states "Amendments incorporated into subsequent BOCA Basic Building Codes and One and Two Family Dwelling Codes are hereby adopted prospectively" it seems reasonable to assume the more updated building codes of Cecil County likely apply:
Cecil County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Cecil County, MD, Municipal Code § 157 (adopted), § 157-2 (amended). Additionally, "amendments incorporated into subsequent IBCs and IRCs are adopted prospectively;" therefore, it is reasonable to assume Cecil County has now adopted the 2015 IBC and IRC. Cecil County, MD, Municipal Code § 157-3.
Existing Buildings
Cecil County, MD, adopted the 2012 IEBC.
Please see the Cecil County materials for more information.
Other Building Codes
Please see the Cecil County materials for more information.
