Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Preston, MD, adopted the most current IBC and IRC with amendments, which is 2015 (as of 03/24/15). Preston, MD, Municipal Code Appendix B (adopt and amend).

Helpful resources for Preston, Maryland include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Preston, 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.

Preston 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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Drip Edge

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Comments

Preston, MD, adopted the most current IBC and IRC with amendments, which is 2015 (as of 03/24/15). Preston, MD, Municipal Code Appendix B (adopt and amend).

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.

Preston, MD, appears to have adopted Appendix J as part of the code. Preston, MD, Municipal Code Appendix B (adopt and amend). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings. 

Commercial Building Code

Preston 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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Comments

Preston, MD, adopted the most current IBC and IRC with amendments, which is 2015 (as of 03/24/15). Preston, MD, Municipal Code Appendix B (adopt and amend).

Existing Buildings

The International Property Maintenance Code adopts the most IEBC. IMPC § 201.3.

Other Building Codes