Code Criteria

As mandated by the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Harford County Government through the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits is currently in the process of reviewing and adopting the applicable 2021 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-2023. For more information refer to the Harford County, Maryland Adoption of the 2021 I-Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code Announcement .

Public comment was open for feedback through August 31, 2023.

DILP will review public feedback before drafting legislation that will then be shared with the appropriate Harford County advisory boards for additional input. Another public comment period will be scheduled in October 2023, before legislation is submitted to the Harford County Council for final approval.

2021 International Building Code and 2021 International Residential Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 24-005 with local amendments; effective May 29, 2024): A copy of the 2021 International Building Code and 2021 International Residential Code can be purchased from International Code Council (ICC) office by calling 800-786-4452. For a copy of Harford County Council Bill 24-005, contact the Harford County Council office at 410-638-3343 or download a copy from the County Council.
2021 International Mechanical Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 24-005 with local amendments; effective May 29, 2024): See above information to obtain a copy of the Code.
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 24-005 with local amendments; effective May 29, 2024): See above information to obtain a copy of the Code.
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 24-005 with local amendments; effective May 29, 2024): See above information to obtain a copy of the Code.
State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code, COMAR 29.06.01, effective June 23, 2025 (Adoption of 2024 NFPA 101) and NFPA1: In publication and available from the Office of the State Fire Marshal:

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

Phone: 800-525-3124

A copy of the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code can also be downloaded from the MSP site.

Rehabilitation

Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code COMAR 09.12.58: effective May 29, 2023 the 2021 International Existing Building Code will constitute the Maryland Rehabilitation Code by authority of the Public Safety Article, 12-1004, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Accessibility

COMAR .09.12.53 Maryland Accessibility Code can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development:

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD 21032-2023

Phone: 410-514-7220

Electrical

2023 National Electric Code (Adopted by Harford County Council Bill 24-006, effective May 29, 2024, with local amendments thereto). 2023 National Electric Code is available from the National Fire Protection Association, or download a copy from the County Council.

P.O. Box 9146

Quincy, MA 02269

Phone: 800-344-3555

For a copy of Harford County Council Bill 19-033, contact the Harford County Council Office at 410-638-3343.

Plumbing

Note: You may download a copy of the building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fuel gas code amendments by visiting the County Council website.

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