Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Pocomoke CIty, MD, follows the building codes as outlined in the Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07). Pocomoke City, MD, Ordinace No. 405 (Amending Pocomoke City, MD, Municipal Code, ch.101 Building Code*). The Maryland Building Performance Standards adopt the 2015 IBC and IRC; therefore, Pocomoke City adopts them as well. Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07) § 02.04 A1 (adopt IBC), § 02.04 B (amend IBC), § 02.04 A2 (adopt IRC), § 02.04 C (amend IRC).

*The link to the Building Code on the Pocomoke CIty website is broken, so the actual document cannot be accessed at this time (03/24/15).

Helpful resources for Pocomoke City, 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.

Pocomoke City 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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Comments

Pocomoke CIty, MD, follows the building codes as outlined in the Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07). Pocomoke City, MD, Ordinace No. 405 (Amending Pocomoke City, MD, Municipal Code, ch.101 Building Code*). The Maryland Building Performance Standards adopt the 2015 IBC and IRC; therefore, Pocomoke City adopts them as well. Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07) § 02.04 A1 (adopt IBC), § 02.04 B (amend IBC), § 02.04 A2 (adopt IRC), § 02.04 C (amend IRC).

*The link to the Building Code on the Pocomoke CIty website is broken, so the actual document cannot be accessed at this time (03/24/15).

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 does NOT adopt Appendix J as part of the code. Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07) § 02.04 A1 (adopt IBC), § 02.04 B (amend IBC), § 02.04 A2 (adopt IRC), § 02.04 C (amend IRC). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.

A building permit shall not be required for repairs to existing buildings or structures, provided that no structural changes or modification are involved.

Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for additions, repairs or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with automatic fire sprinkler systems. 

Commercial Building Code

Pocomoke City 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)(City of Pocomoke , MD Municipal Code)

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Comments

Pocomoke CIty, MD, follows the building codes as outlined in the Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07). Pocomoke City, MD, Ordinace No. 405 (Amending Pocomoke City, MD, Municipal Code, ch.101 Building Code*). The Maryland Building Performance Standards adopt the 2015 IBC and IRC; therefore, Pocomoke City adopts them as well. Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 05.02.07) § 02.04 A1 (adopt IBC), § 02.04 B (amend IBC), § 02.04 A2 (adopt IRC), § 02.04 C (amend IRC).

*The link to the Building Code on the Pocomoke CIty website is broken, so the actual document cannot be accessed at this time (03/24/15).

Existing Buildings

Maryland Building Performance Standards adopted the 2012 IEBC.

A building permit shall not be required for repairs to existing buildings or structures, provided that no structural changes or modification are involved.

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