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Codes/Ordinances

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the proposed building codes and their amendments as proposed on August 10, 2010.  The requirement for fire sprinklers in one and two family dwellings was not adopted.  These codes became effective on September 1, 2010. 

Current Codes
Building Codes
PDF File Maryland Building Performance Standards
(2009 IBC - Intl. Building Code
With Local Amendments, 2009 IRC – Intl. Residential Code With Local Amendments and the 2009 IECC - International Energy Conservation Code)
Electrical Code
PDF File 2008 NEC – Natl. Electrical Code
With Local Amendments
Mechanical Codes
PDF File 2009 IFGC -  Intl. Fuel Gas Code
With Local Amendments
PDF File  2009 IMC -  Intl. Mechanical Code
With Local Amendments
PDF File 2009 IPC – Intl. Plumbing Code With Local Amendments
ORDINANCES ENFORCED BY THE PERMITTING DEPARTMENT
PDF FileAnimal Control Ordinance
PDF FileBuilding Excise Tax Ordinance
PDF FileFlood Plain Ordinance
PDF FileLivability Code
PDF FileWeed Ordinance
PDF FileALL WASHINGTON COUNTY ORDINANCES

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