Harford County, Maryland
 
Harford County Maryland

Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits (DILP)
220 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 410.638.3344 or 410.879.2000
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Building: 
  • EFFECTIVE April 21, 2008: 2006 International Building Code and 2006 International Residential Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 08-03, As Amended) (Contains local amendments to 2006 International Building Code ). Effective April 21, 2008. A copy of the 2006 International Building Code can be purchased from International Code Council (ICC) office by calling 1-800-786-4452. For a copy of Bill 08-03, As Amended, contact the Harford County Council Office at 410-638-3347.
  • EFFECTIVE April 21, 2008: 2006 International Mechanical Code (as referenced in the 2006 International Building Code). See the above information to get a copy of the Code.
  • National Fire Protection Association 101, 2006 Life Safety Code, NFPA 101. In publication and available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169. Call 1-800-344-3555 or (617) 770-3000.
  • State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code, COMAR 29.06.01 thru 29.06.14 (adoption of NFPA 1). In publication and available from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1002, Towson, MD 21286-3020. Call 1-800-525-3124.

Rehabilitation:

  • Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code COMAR 05.16.01 Update. On July 16, 2007 the 2006 International Existing Building Code will now constitute the Maryland Rehabilitation Code. A copy of the updated COMAR regulations may be downloaded from the DHCD Code Lynx web site at http://mdcodes.umbc.edu/dhcd2/rehab-new.htm.

    Individuals wishing to use the updated Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code are cautioned to understand the relationship and interplay of current State laws such as the State Fire Prevention Code, Maryland Accessibility Code, the State Plumbing Code, etc. References made by the text of the 2006 International Existing Building Code may not accurately reflect the provisions of existing State laws.

Accessibility:

  • COMAR .05.02.02 Maryland Accessibility Code. Can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032-2023 (410) 514-7220

Electrical:

  • 2008 National Electric Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 08-31, effective July 14, 2008, with local amendments thereto). 2008 National Electric Code is available from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9146, Quincy, MA 02269. Call 1-800-344-3555. For a copy of Bill 08-31, contact the Harford County Council Office at 410-638-3343.

Plumbing:

  • 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code with the 2007 Supplement (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 08-57, effective March 16, 2009, with local amendments.) A copy of the 2006 Code and 2007 Supplement can be purchased from the Maryland Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (MPHCC), Suite 205, 10176 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Call (410) 461-5977 or 1-800-723-4900. For a copy of Bill 08-57, contact the Harford County Council Office at (410) 638-3343.
  • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 08-57, effective March 16, 2009.) A copy of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code can be purchased from International Code Council (ICC) by calling 1-800-786-4452. For a copy of Bill 08-57, contact the Harford County Council Office at (410) 638-3343.

Environmental: Abandoned Properties

...for more information regarding code update, changes or interpretations, please contact the following:

Building Services Division (410) 638-3366
Electrical Services Division (410) 638-3363
Plumbing Services Division (410) 638-3215
Housing Services Division (Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing and Abandoned Buildings Program) (410) 638-3385

Note: You may down load a copy of the building, electrical or plumbing code amendments by visiting the following web site: www.harfordcountymd.gov/council/bills

Updated:  March 16, 2009


Code History:

BUILDING CODES
CODE TITLE EFFECTIVE DATE COUNCIL BILL/ORDINANCE
2006 IBC & IRC 04/21/08 Bill No. 08-03
2003 IBC & IRC 02/08/06 Bill No. 05-46
2000 IBC & IRC 01/10/01 Bill No. 01-38
1996 BOCA (commerical) 1995 CABO (residential) 05/18/98 Bill No. 98-01
1993 BOCA 09/18/95 Bill No. 95-38
1990 BOCA 09/16/91 Bill No. 91-28
1978 BOCA 02/04/80 Bill No. 79-52
1970 BOCA 01/03/79 Bill No. 76-91
1973 BOCA 01/28/74 Bill No. 73-45
1965 BOCA 03/01/68 Ordinance 21
ELECTRICAL CODES
CODE TITLE EFFECTIVE DATE COUNCIL BILL/ORDINANCE
2008 NEC 07/14/08 Bill No. 08-31
2005 NEC 05/19/06 Bill No. 06-04
2002 NEC 07/28/03 Bill No. 03-15
1999 NEC 01/18/00 Bill No. 99-62
1993 NEC 01/18/94 Bill No. 93-64
1990 NEC 10/15/90 Bill No. 90-41
1987 NEC 07/13/87 Bill No. 87-14
1984 NEC 03/07/85 Bill No. 85-01
1981 NEC 08/17/81 Bill No. 81-34
1978 NEC 12/10/79 Bill No. 79-33
1975 NEC 07/22/77 Bill No. 77-29
PLUMBING CODES
CODE TITLE EFFECTIVE DATE COUNCIL BILL/ORDINANCE
2006 National Standard Plumbing Code 03/16/09 Bill No. 08-47
2003 National Standard Plumbing Code 03/08/05 Bill No. 04-47
2000 National Standard Plumbing Code 05/18/01 Bill No. 01-05
1996 National Standard Plumbing Code 07/18/00 Bill No. 00-24
1993 National Standard Plumbing Code 05/18/97 Bill No. 97-18
1992 National Fual and Gas Code 06/09/94 Bill No. 94-27
1990 National Standard Plumbing Code 01/20/92 Bill No. 91-55
1978 National Standard Plumbing Code 01/01/86 Bill No. 81-12
1965 Harford County Plumbing Code 07/01/65 Ordinance 28

 

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