Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Wicomico County, MD, adopted the 2009 IBC and IRC. Wicomico County, MD, County Code § 117-3 (adopted), § 117-5 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Wicomico 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.
Wicomico County adopted the 2009 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 (2018 IRC)(Wicomico County , MD § 117-2 Adoption of International Building Code.)
...the provisions set forth in the International Building Code hereinafter referred to as IBC 2015 Edition including the appendices as the span classhighlightbuilding codespan for Wicomico County Maryland and incorporated by...
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Comments
Wicomico County, MD, adopted the 2009 IBC and IRC. Wicomico County, MD, County Code § 117-3 (adopted), § 117-5 (amendments).
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. Wicomico County, MD, County Code § 117-5 (amendments).. Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
Commercial Building Code
Wicomico County adopted the 1996 BOCA National Building CodeYou 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)(Wicomico County , MD Municipal Code)
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Comments
Wicomico County, MD, adopted the 2009 IBC and IRC. Wicomico County, MD, County Code § 117-3 (adopted), § 117-5 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Wicomico County, MD, does not appear to have adopted the IEBC.
Other Building Codes
NFPA 1 Fire Code (2012 Edition)