3B.1      Adopted Codes and Standards

A.      Adopted Codes and Standards

MDOT MAA complies with all State of Maryland Codes, Standards and Regulations.  The effective dates of the adopted codes and standards changes based on when the State of Maryland adopts a new edition. Consultants are required to comply with the following adopted codes and standards:

1.       International Building Code (IBC), {as incorporated by reference in the COMAR Model Performance Code}

2.       International Plumbing Code (IPC)

3.       National Electric Code (NEC), Edition (NFPA 70)

4.       International Mechanical Code (IMC)

5.       International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

6.       International Green Construction Code (IgCC)

7.       Maryland Accessibility Code {ADA with Maryland Amendments}

a.       COMAR 05.02.02.00

8.       Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code {International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Maryland amendments}

9.       Maryland Fire Prevention Code, Amended effective October 7, 2019.

a.       NFPA 101-2018, Life Safety Code {as adopted and amended by COMAR 29.06.01.07}

b.       NPFA 1-2018, Fire Code {as adopted and amended by COMAR 29.06.01.08}

                                                                     i.            See NFPA 1-2018 Chapter 2 Referenced Publications for a list of documents adopted by reference.

Consultants must visit the following websites for the most current adopted codes and standards:

1.       COMAR Model Performance Code and Maryland Accessibility Code:

https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/build/comar09125058.pdf

2.       State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/firemarshal/Documents/State%20Fire%20Prevention%20Code%202019%20October%207%20Adopted.pdf

B.      Effective Dates for Codes and Standards

The effective dates of the adopted codes and standards changes based on when the State of Maryland adopts a new edition.  Consultants are required to comply with the most current adopted codes and standards applicable at the time of:

1.       MDOT MAA Design projects – Project Design Notice To Proceed

2.       Tenant projects – Permit application date

Projects designed for MDOT MAA or tenant projects which are inactive for one year or more from the date of approval from the Office of the Fire Marshal must resubmit documents to review for compliance under the most current adopted codes and standards.