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.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Wicomico County, 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.

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.)

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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.

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