Permits & Inspections
Adoption of New Codes
On December 18, 2007 the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Washington County 2006 Building Codes with local amendments (local amendments may be down loaded from the department’s web site http://www.washco-md.net/permits/codes.shtm). These codes include the following:
Adopted Codes |
Repealed Codes |
2006 International
Residential Code Local
Amendments #1Local
Amendments #2 |
2003 International Residential
Code |
| 2006
International Building Code with Local Amendments |
2003 International Building
Code |
| 2006
International Mechanical Code with Local Amendments |
2003 International Mechanical
Code |
| 2006
International Plumbing Code with Local Amendments |
2003 International Plumbing
Code |
| 2005
National Electrical Code with Local Amendments |
|
| 2006
Electrical Code Admin. Provisions First Printing with Local Amendments |
|
| 2006
International Fuel Gas Code Second Printing With Local Amendments |
|
| Maryland
Building Rehab Code (2006 IEBC) |
|
|
|
2006
IRC Powerpoint PresentationThese codes will be phased in according to the following schedule:
February 1, 2008 – All plans submitted to the office of Permits & Inspections must comply with the new codes. No field correction notices will be issued for violations of the 2006 codes.
March 1, 2008 – Full enforcement of all new codes will be in affect. Field correction notices will be issued for any violation of the 2006 codes.
In addition, as of March 1, 2008 all mechanical (HVAC) contractors must register with the Department of Permits & Inspections. Registration will require a valid Maryland State HVAC Master or Journeyman’s license and the payment of the following fees:
| County Resident | Out of County | |
|---|---|---|
| Master license | $50.00 |
$100.00 |
| Journeyman | $20.00 |
$40.00 |
Registration will be for a period of two years and must be renewed at the end of that period.
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