Updated : 05/01/2024
Overview
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Anne Arundel County, MD, Muni. Code § 15-2-102 (adoption). Anne Arundel County, Maryland, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Anne Arundel County, MD, Muni. Code § 15-2-101 (adoption). Anne Arundel County, Maryland, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IEBC). Anne Arundel County, MD, Muni. Code § 15-2-104 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Anne Arundel County, Maryland include the following.
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.
Anne Arundel County adopted the 2018 IRC, statewide. 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 (2021 IRC)(some jurisdictions are allowed to adopt earlier editions)(Anne Arundel County, MD § 15-2-101. International Building Code.)
...International Building Code. The "2018 International Building Code", as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted by reference as the Building Code for the County with the additions, insertions, omissions, and changes set forth in the Supplement . (1985 Code, Art. 20, § 2-101) (Bill No. 2-88; Bill No. 75-91; Bill No. 72-94; Bill No. 46-03; Bill No. 1-12; Bill No. 123-15; Bill No. 60-20)...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: Yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Anne Arundel County ? Yes
Citation: Table R301.2 (1)
Municipal Code
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/annearundel/latest/annearundelco_md/0-0-0-113855Comments:
(4) In Table R301.2 (1): Under “Ground snow load”, insert “25”; under “Speed (mph)”, insert “115”; under “Topographic effects” insert “no”; under “Special wind region”, insert “no”; under “Wind-borne debris zone”, insert “no”; under “Seismic design category”, insert “A”; under “Weathering”, insert “Severe”; under “Frost line depth”, insert “30 inches”; under “Termite”, insert “Moderate – heavy”; after the column headed “Subject to damage from” add a new column with the heading “Decay” and under that heading insert “Slight – moderate”; under “Winter design temp”, insert “17 degrees”; under “Ice barrier underlayment required”, insert “Yes”; under “Flood hazards”, insert “May 2, 1983”; under “Air freezing index”, insert “>1500”; under “Mean annual temp”, insert “55 degrees”; under “Coincident wet bulb”, insert “74%”; under “Winter humidity”, insert “30%”; and under “Summer humidity”, insert “50%”. For Manual J design criteria, under “Latitude”, insert “39.20”; under “Winter heating”, insert “17”; under “Summer cooling”, insert “89”; under “Altitude correct factor”, insert “None”; Under “Design Temperature”, insert “70F”; under “Design temperature cooling”, insert “75F”; under “Heating temperature difference”, insert “55F”; and under “Wind velocity cooling” and “Wind velocity heating”, in both instances, insert “7.5F”.
Comments
Anne Arundel County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Anne Arundel County, MD, Municipal Code Bill No. 1-12 § 15-2-101 (IBC adopted), § 15-2-102 (IRC adopted). Article 15 Construction and Property Maintenance Codes, Chapter 1 (amendments).
The Anne Arundel County Building Code regulates new residential and commercial construction. This includes the construction of additions or alterations to existing structures. This includes construction to finish a basement, the conversion of a garage into living space and the addition of a deck. These types of work require permits and follow up inspections.
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. Anne Arundel County, MD, Municipal Code Bill No. 1-12 § 15-2-101 (IBC adopted), § 15-2-102 (IRC adopted). Article 15 Construction and Property Maintenance Codes, Chapter 1 (amendments). Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.
The Anne Arundel County Building Code regulates new residential and commercial construction. This includes the construction of additions or alterations to existing structures. This includes construction to finish a basement, the conversion of a garage into living space and the addition of a deck. These types of work require permits and follow up inspections.
Commercial Building Code
Anne Arundel County adopted the 2018 IBC, statewide. 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 code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Maryland Bldg. Performance Standards (2018 IBC)(Anne Arundel County, MD Municipal Code)
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Comments
Anne Arundel County, MD, adopted the 2012 IBC and IRC. Anne Arundel County, MD, Municipal Code Bill No. 1-12 § 15-2-101 (IBC adopted), § 15-2-102 (IRC adopted). Article 15 Construction and Property Maintenance Codes, Chapter 1 (amendments).
The Anne Arundel County Building Code regulates new residential and commercial construction. This includes the construction of additions or alterations to existing structures. This includes construction to finish a basement, the conversion of a garage into living space and the addition of a deck. These types of work require permits and follow up inspections.
Existing Buildings
Anne Arundel County, MD, adopted the 2012 IEBC.
