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Maine Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 12 current statewide building code adoption records for Maine, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Maine adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Maine Electrical Code 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jul 1, 2024 Amended Official source
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code- Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Apr 7, 2025 Amended Official source
Maine State Internal Plumbing Code 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) IAPMO Jan 1, 2022 Amended Official source
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code- Existing Building Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Apr 7, 2025 Amended Official source
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code- Commercial Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Apr 7, 2025 Amended Official source
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code- Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Apr 7, 2025 Amended Official source
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code- Energy Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Apr 7, 2025 Amended Official source
Maine Fuel Gas Code 2021 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) NFPA Mar 30, 2024 Amended Official source
MUBEC Stretch Code (Optional- Muni may adopt) 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jul 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Maine Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) NFPA Nov 27, 2019 Standard Official source
Maine Fire Code 2018 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA 1) NFPA Nov 27, 2019 Amended Official source
Maine Life Safety Code 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) NFPA Nov 27, 2019 Amended Official source

Maine building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Maine?

The current dataset contains 12 active adoption records for Maine. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IMC, IRC, NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 54, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, UPC.

Does Maine amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Maine?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Maine.

Are these Maine records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.