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Maryland Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 21 current statewide building code adoption records for Maryland, 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 Maryland adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Maryland Board of Plubming- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code NFPA 58 2024 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) NFPA Nov 24, 2025 Amended Official source
Maryland Life Safety Code 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) NFPA Jun 23, 2025 Amended Official source
Maryland Board of Plubming- Fuel Gas Code 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Nov 24, 2025 Standard Official source
Maryland Board of Plubming- Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 2024 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) NFPA Nov 24, 2025 Standard Official source
Maryland Board of Plubming- Residential Code 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Nov 24, 2025 Amended Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- National Electrical Code 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Nov 24, 2025 Amended Official source
Maryland Fire Code 2024 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA 1) NFPA Jun 23, 2025 Amended Official source
Maryland Building Performance Standards- International Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC May 29, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC May 29, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- International Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC May 25, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Building Performance Standards- International Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC May 29, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Green Construction Code 2021 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) ICC May 29, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Jan 22, 2024 Amended Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- International Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC May 26, 2023 Standard Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- International Plumbing Code 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC May 24, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Building Performance Standards- International Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC May 29, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- International Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC May 27, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- International Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC May 23, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA May 29, 2023 Amended Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- National Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA May 29, 2023 Standard Official source
Maryland Model Performance Code- International Green Construction Code 2012 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) ICC May 28, 2023 Amended Official source

Maryland building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Maryland?

The current dataset contains 21 active adoption records for Maryland. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFGC, IGCC, IMC, IPC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, NFPA 70.

Does Maryland 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland.

Are these Maryland records legal advice?

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