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Repealed Codes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
with Local Amendments2003 International Residential Code
With Local Amendments2006 International Building Code
with Local Amendments2003 International Building Code
With Location Amendments2006 International Mechanical Code
with Local Amendments2003 International Mechanical Code
With Location Amendments2006 International Plumbing Code
with Local Amendments2003 International Plumbing Code
With Location Amendments2005 National Electrical Code
with Local Amendments2006 Electrical Code Admin. Provisions
First Printing with Local Amendments2006 International Fuel Gas Code
Second Printing With Local AmendmentsMaryland Building Rehab Code
(2006 IEBC)2006 IRC Powerpoint Presentation
Requires FREE PowerPoint ViewerThese 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 Journeyman Registration will be for a period of two years and must be renewed at the end of that period.
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6/9/08 1:58 PM