Adopted Codes
The below codes correspond to Charles County and the Towns of La Plata and Indian Head.
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2018 International Building Code
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2018 International Residential Code
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2015 International Existing Building Code
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2018 International Mechanical Code
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2018 International Fuel Gas Code
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2018 International Plumbing Code
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2018 International Energy Conservation Code
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2018 International Property Maintenance Code
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2017 National Electrical Code
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2015 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
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2015 NFPA 1, Fire Code
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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design – U.S. Department of Justice
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Maryland Accessibility Code Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, COMAR 09.12.53
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Maryland State Fire Prevention Code, COMAR 29.06.01
Additionally, the codes below have also been adopted for Charles County and the Towns of La Plata and Indian Head as of June 28, 2024:
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2021 International Building Code
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2021 International Residential Code
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2021 International Existing Building Code
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2021 International Mechanical Code
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2021 International Fuel Gas Code
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2021 International Plumbing Code
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2021 Energy Conservation Code
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2021 International Property Maintenance Code
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2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
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2021 International Fire Code, Chapters 12, 32, and Section 312.
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2020 National Electrical Code
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2018 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
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2018 NFPA 1, Fire Code
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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design – U.S. Department of Justice
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Maryland Accessibility Code Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, COMAR 09.12.53
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Maryland State Fire Prevention Code, COMAR 29.06.01