Building Codes
The Building and Fire Codes adopted by Anne Arundel County are listed below.
**Changes are effective 11/2/2020
TYPE | TITLE | PUBLISHED BY |
|---|---|---|
Building Code | 2018 International Building Code | International Code Council |
New residential construction for 1 & 2 family dwellings | 2018 International Residential Code | International Code Council |
Energy Efficiency-commercial or residential occupancy | 2018 International Energy Conservation Code | International Code Council |
Mechanical Work | 2018 International Mechanical Code | International Code Council |
Electrical Work | 2017 National Electrical Code | National Fire Protection Assn |
Plumbing Work | 2018 International Plumbing Code | International Code Council |
Fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances | 2018 International Fuel Gas Code | International Code Council |
Private Sewage Disposal | Chapters 16 & 17 of the AA County Plumbing Code, 1993 | Anne Arundel County |
Accessibility | Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities - ICC A117.1-2009 | International Code Council |
Repairs to existing residential or commercial structures | 2018 International Existing Building Code | International Code Council |
| Fire Prevention Code | 2018 NFPA 1 | National Fire Protection Assn |
| Life Safety Code | 2018 NFPA 101 | National Fire Protection Assn |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems Code | 2016 NFPA 13 | National Fire Protection Assn |
| Sprinkler Systems for 1&2 Family Dwellings | 2016 NFPA 13D | National Fire Protection Assn |
| Fire Alarm Code | 2016 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code | National Fire Protection Assn |
| Swimming Pools and Spas | 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | International Code Council |
- International Code Council - (800) 423-6587 or (562) 699-0541
- National Fire Protection Association - (617) 770-3000
- Code of MD Regs, MD Dept of Housing & Comm. Development (410) 514-7220
