Historical Record of Code Adoptions in Anne Arundel County
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2024 NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code | 5/25/2026 | 13-26 |
| 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | 5/25/2026 | 13-26 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2021 International Building Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Residential Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Energy Conservation Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Existing Building Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2020 National Electrical Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Fuel Gas Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Mechanical Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| 2021 International Plumbing Code | 6/23/2024 | 25-24 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2018 NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code | 1/25/2021 | 95-20 |
| 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | 1/25/2021 | 95-20 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2018 International Building Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Residential Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Energy Conservation Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Existing Building Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2017 National Electrical Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Fuel Gas Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Mechanical Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| 2018 International Plumbing Code | 11/2/2020 | 60-20 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2015 International Building Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2015 International Residential Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2015 International Energy Conservation Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2015 International Existing Building Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2014 National Electrical Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2015 International Fuel Gas Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2015 International Mechanical Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| 2015 International Plumbing Code | 3/19/2016 | 123-15 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2012 NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code | 12/12/2013 | 75-13 |
| 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | 12/12/2013 | 75-13 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2012 International Building Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| 2012 International Residential Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| 2012 International Energy Conservation Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| 2011 National Electrical Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| 2012 International Fuel Gas Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| 2012 International Mechanical Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| 2012 International Plumbing Code | 7/1/2012 | 1-12 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2006 NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code | 11/18/2006 | 82-06 |
| 2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | 11/18/2006 | 82-06 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 2003 International Building Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| 2003 International Residential Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| 2003 International Energy Conservation Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| 2002 National Electrical Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| 2003 International Fuel Gas Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| 2003 International Mechanical Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| 2003 International Plumbing Code | 10/18/2003 | 46-03 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1993 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, Ninth Edition | 6/6/1996 | 18-96 |
| 1994 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | 6/6/1996 | 18-96 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1993 BOCA National Building Code, Twelfth Edition | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| 1992 CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| 1993 BOCA National Energy Conservation Code, Seventh Edition | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| 1993 National Electrical Code | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| 1992 National Fuel Gas Code | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| 1993 BOCA National Mechanical Code, Eighth Edition | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| 1993 Anne Arundel County Plumbing Code | 9/8/1994 | 72-94 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1990 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, Eighth Edition | 6/5/1993 | 31-93 |
| 1991 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code | 6/5/1993 | 31-93 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1990 BOCA National Building Code, Eleventh Edition | 11/3/1991 | 75-91 |
| 1989 CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code | 11/3/1991 | 75-91 |
| 1990 BOCA National Energy Conservation Code, Sixth Edition | 11/3/1991 | 75-91 |
| 1990 National Electrical Code | 11/3/1991 | 75-91 |
| 1988 National Fuel Gas Code | 11/3/1991 | 75-91 |
| 1990 BOCA National Mechanical Code, Seventh Edition | 11/3/1991 | 75-91 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1980 American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code | unknown | unknown |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1987 BOCA National Building Code, Tenth Edition | 5/21/1988 | 2-88 |
| 1986 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code | 5/21/1988 | 2-88 |
| 1987 BOCA National Energy Conservation Code, Fifth Edition | 5/21/1988 | 2-88 |
| 1987 National Electrical Code | 5/21/1988 | 2-88 |
| 1987 BOCA National Mechanical Code, Sixth Edition | 5/21/1988 | 2-88 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1987 Anne Arundel County Plumbing Code | 2/6/1988 | 83-87 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1984 National Electrical Code | 6/7/1984 | 37-84 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1981 BOCA Basic Building Code, Eighth Edition | 10/1/1982 | 106-82 |
| 1981 BOCA National Energy Conservation Code, Third Edition | 10/1/1982 | 106-82 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1981 BOCA Basic Mechanical Code, Fourth Edition | 7/23/1982 | 60-82 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1981 National Electrical Code | 1/30/1981 | 175-80 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1978 BOCA Basic Mechanical Code, Third Edition | 4/5/1980 | 8-80 |
| 1978 BOCA Basic Building Code, Seventh Edition | 4/5/1980 | 6-80 |
| 1978 BOCA National Energy Conservation Code, Second Edition | 4/5/1980 | 6-80 |
| 1979 One and Two Family Dwelling Code | 4/5/1980 | 6-80 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1974 American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code | 3/21/1980 | 175-79 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1978 National Electrical Code | 2/22/1979 | 126-78 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1975 BOCA Basic Mechanical Code, Second Edition - 1976 Supplement | 5/7/1978 | 18-78 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1975 BOCA Basic Building Code, Sixth Edition | 4/9/1977 | 12-77 |
| 1975 One and Two Family Dwelling Code | 4/9/1977 | 12-77 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1975 National Electrical Code | 4/19/1975 | 15-75 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1970 BOCA Basic Building Code, Fifth Edition - 1971 Supplement | 4/21/1972 | 15-72 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1971 National Electrical Code | 1/1/1972 | 115-71 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1965 BOCA Basic Building Code, Fourth Edition - 1968 Supplement | 11/8/1969 | 58-69 |
| Plumbing Code of Anne Arundel County | 11/8/1969 | 58-69 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| Maryland State Plumbing Code | Unknown | Unknown |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1968 National Electrical Code | 4/12/1969 | 101-68 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1965 National Electrical Code | Unknown | Unknown |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1965 BOCA Basic Building Code, Fourth Edition | 12/8/1967 | 80-67 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1965 American Insurance Association Fire Prevention Code | 3/13/1967 | 89-66 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
1960 BOCA Basic Building Code, Third Edition - 1964 and 1965
Supplement | 10/13/1966 | 56-66 |
| Code Title | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|
| 1957 Building Code | Unknown | Unknown |
Notes:
- Adoptions greater than 20 years from the current date are provided to the best of ability, and may not be 100% accurate.
- Adoptions represent base codes, and not all codes and standards that become adopted by adopting codes represented in this list.
- Provided list does not represent and adopted amendments to the adopted codes.
