Part I
Maryland Building Performance Standards

§ 1-101. State action

(a) In general.

The Maryland Building Performance Standards are adopted and, from time to time, amended by the Maryland Department of Labor under State Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 5.

(b) Contents.

As amended effective May 29, 2023, these Standards consist of:

(1) the International Building Code (2021 Edition), with certain State modifications {COMAR 09.12.51.04A and B};

(2) the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2021 Edition), with certain State modifications {COMAR 09.12.51.04A and C}; and

(3) the International Energy Conservation Code (2021 Edition), with certain State modifications {COMAR 09.12.51.04A and D}.

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§ 1-102. City adoption

The Maryland Building Performance Standards are adopted as part of the Building, Fire, and Related Codes of Baltimore City, subject to the following modifications:

(1) in the International Building Code (2021 Edition):

(i) incorporate the State modifications indicated in the appropriate chapter, section, or other provision of Part II below; and

(ii) add the Baltimore City modifications indicated in the appropriate chapter, section, or other provision of Part II below;

(2) in the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2021 Edition):

(i) incorporate the State modifications indicated in the appropriate chapter, section, or other provision of Part X below; and

(ii) add the Baltimore City modifications indicated in the appropriate chapter, section, or other provision of Part X below; and

(3) in the International Energy Conservation Code (2021 Edition):

(i) incorporate the State modifications indicated in the appropriate chapter, section, or other provision of Parts IX-A and XI-B below; and

(ii) add the Baltimore City modifications indicated in the appropriate chapter, section, or other provision of Parts IX-A and XI-B below.

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