Updated : 07/30/2024
Overview
The state of Maryland has 2 sets of rules related to building codes, which preside over different types of buildings: the Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS) (Maryland applicable building codes and standards) and the Model Performance Code (MPC) (Maryland applicable standards for construction of Industrialized/Modular buildings and State Buildings).
Prince George’s County, MD has adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and 2018 International Residential Code (IRC).
Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption), § 4-105 (amendments to the IBC), § 4-240 (amendments to the IRC for one- and two-family dwellings).
Helpful resources for Prince George’s County, 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.
Prince George’s County 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.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Prince George’s County ? Yes
Comments:
No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
We asked the department whether ice barriers are required according to Table R301.2(1) and received the following response (10/01/2019):
Yes, ice barriers are required on roofs in accordance with 2015 IRC 905.1.2. Also a drip edge is required in accordance with 2015 IRC 905.2.8.5.
George W. Holmes
Assistant Associate Director
Office- 301-883-3823
The county Inspection FAQs page states:
10. Is drip edge and ice shielding required in Prince George’s County?
Yes.
Inspection FAQs
Comments
Prince George’s County, MD has adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and 2015 International Residential Code (IRC).
Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption), § 4-240 (amendments to the IRC for one- and two-family dwellings).
Commercial Building Code
Prince George’s County 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
Prince George’s County, MD has adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC).
Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption), § 4-105 (amendments to the IBC).
Existing Buildings
Prince George’s County, MD has adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-101.
Other Building Codes
The county has also adopted the following codes:
- The 2015 International Mechanical Code. Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-230.
- The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-256.
- The 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 9-101.
- The National Fire Protection Association as adopted and amended by the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code. Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 11-253.
- The Plumbing Code as adopted by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (“WSSC”) known as the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code. Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-202.
- The International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (“WSSC”) known as the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code. Prince George’s County, MD Muni. Code § 4-106.
