The Executive Regulations (also known as Local Amendments) are available in Adobe PDF format. To view or print a copy of the Executive Regulations please click on the appropriate ER number in the table below. For information on previous codes and standards please click on the link near the bottom of this page. For Code Intepretation Policies please click on the appropriate policy in the table at the very bottom of this page. For information not covered here please call 311 or 240-777-0311 if outside Montgomery County.
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CODE |
CODE/EDITION |
EXECUTIVE REGULATIONS |
EFFECTIVE DATE |
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Accessibility |
COMAR 05.02.02, ADAAG & FFHAG |
State Adoption |
01-01-2012 |
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Commercial Building |
ICC International Building Code/2009 |
02-08-2011 |
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MBRC Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code |
State Adoption |
07-01-2010 |
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Commercial Fuel Gas |
ICC International Fuel Gas Code/2009 |
02-08-2011 |
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Commercial Mechanical |
ICC International Mechanical Code/2009 |
02-08-2011 |
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Electrical |
NFPA National Electrical Code/2008 |
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03-15-2010 |
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Energy Conservation |
ICC International Energy Conservation Code/2009 |
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02-08-2011 |
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Fire Alarm |
NFPA 72/2002 |
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11-28-2006 |
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COMAR NFPA 72/2007 |
State Adoption Fire Prevention Code |
01-01-2010 |
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Life-Safety |
NFPA 101/2003 |
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11-28-2006 |
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COMAR NFPA 101/2009 |
State Adoption Fire Prevention Code |
01-01-2010 |
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Plumbing & Gas |
WSSC Plumbing Code |
NA |
02-01-2011 |
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Residential Building, Energy & Mechanical |
ICC International Residential Code/2009 |
02-08-2011 |
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MBRC Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code |
State Adoption |
07-01-2010 |
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Residential Sprinkler |
NFPA 13D/2002 |
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11-28-2006 |
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COMAR NFPA 13D/2007 |
State Adoption Fire Prevention Code |
01-01-2010 |
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Sprinkler |
NFPA 13R/2002 NFPA 13/2002 |
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11-28-2006 |
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COMAR NFPA 13R/2007 COMAR NFPA 13/2007 |
State Adoption Fire Prevention Code
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01-01-2010 |
*MBRC applies to a building or structure that was erected and occupied or issued a certificate of occupancy at least 1 year before a construction permit application for that building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction.
**Applies to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,removal and demolition of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory buildings/structures.
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Residential Construction Design Parameters |
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Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed |
Seismic Design Category |
Subject To Damage From |
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Weathering |
Frost Line Depth |
Termite |
Decay |
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30 PSF |
90 mph |
B |
Severe |
24 in |
Moderate to heavy |
Slight to moderate |
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Winter Design Temp. |
Ice Shield Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp. |
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13°F(-10.6°C) |
Yes |
July 2, 1979 |
300 |
55°F(12.8°C) |
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Commercial Construction Design Parameters |
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Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed |
Spectral Response Acceleration |
Wea- thering |
Frost Line Depth |
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Ss %g |
S1 %g |
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30 PSF |
90 mph |
16 |
5.1 |
Severe |
24 in |