Code Requirements

Overview

The Code of Calvert County requires that residential and commercial structures comply with the following code / standards.

Code TypeCode / StandardsLocal Amendments
Accessibility CodeMaryland Accessibility Code: MAC 2012
(ref: COMAR 05.02.02)

Building - ResidentialCHAPTER 18 "Building Construction"
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
View the International Code Council website
View Calvert County Code
Building - CommercialCHAPTER 18 "Building Construction"
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
View the International Code Council website
View Calvert County Code
Electric2017 NFPA 70 National Electric Code (Effective 8/1/18)
Ordinance 38-18 Calvert Co. Amendments to NEC
View Calvert County Code (PDF)
Fire2021 NFPA 1 – Fire Code (Effective 12/7/22)
2021 NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
Fire Codes and Regulations are administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Code (PDF)

Gas2018 NFPA 54 Fuel Gas Code
2017 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
2018 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code

Grading2011 Sediment Control Ordinance
Storm Water Management Ordinance
View the Public Works Department website

Life SafetyLife Safety Codes and Regulations are administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
View the Office of the State Fire Marshal website (PDF)
View the Office of the State Fire Marshal website
LivabilityCHAPTER 75 "Minimum Livability Code"
1988 Minimum Livability Code
View Calvert County Code
Plumbing2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code
View Calvert County Code (PDF)


Copies

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Code BookCode / Standards
Cost
Building - Residential2009 International Residential Code
Building - Commercial2009 International Building Code
Local Amendments to IBC/IRC2011 Calvert County Amendments to IBC/IRC$5
Electric2017 National Electrical Code
Local Amendments to NEC2012 Calvert County Amendments to NEC$5
FireFire Codes and Regulations are administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
View the Office of the State Fire Marshal website

View the Office of the State Fire Marshal website
Gas2011 NFPA 58 Liquid Petroleum Gas Code
(effective 3/1/14)

Gas2012 NFPA 54 Fuel Gas Code
(effective 3/1/14)

Grading1993 Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
View the Public Works Department website
Copies available in the Department of Public Works
Life SafetyLife Safety Codes and Regulations are administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
View the Office of the State Fire Marshal website
View the Office of the State Fire Marshal website
Livability1988 Minimum Livability Code$6
Plumbing2015 NSPC Illustrated Plumbing Code
(effective 3/1/14)

Local Amendments to NSPC1972 Calvert County Amendments to NSPC$3