Code Information

There are a number of ADOPTED CODES Plancheck administers. In the pages below, we list the variety of Reference Standards our inspectors utilize performing field inspections. Please review these standards prior to scheduling work with our team. Planchek staff is apprised on the adopted codes and are available each weekday morning to assist Permit Holders.

Adopted Codes

To view links to the Adopted Codes information, visit the page Here.

Energy Codes

The International Energy Conservation Code, IECC, is adopted by the Charles County Government & the Towns. This code impacts design, construction methods, materials, and inspections. Read more details on these items.

Green Code

Maryland adopted the Green Code in 2012. All builders, Trades Men, Developers, indeed, anyone working in Construction, or suppling materials, or performing site work should understand this Code thoroughly.

Code Blog

Plancheck maintains a periodic Code Blog to keep our customers up-to-date on changes with the Charles County regulations governing permits and inspections. This also includes occasional information on Planchek and our work in the field. To check in, read our Blog Here.