[Amended 6-14-2011 by Bill No. 2011-3; 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
The International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07, is hereby adopted as the Building Code for Caroline County, Maryland and incorporated by reference. Subsequent editions of the International Building Code shall be deemed to be adopted by the County Commissioners with the same substantive modifications as may from time to time be reflected in this Chapter 88, until such time as the County Commissioners may formally adopt a subsequent edition and make any modifications thereto. The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is formally adopted.
[Amended 2-15-2011 by Bill No. 2010-4; 6-14-2011 by Bill No. 2011-3]
A.
The following modifications are made to the International
Building Code in addition to those contained in the Maryland Building
Performance Standards:
(1)
Section 101.1 Title: Delete this section
and replace it with the following: These regulations shall be known
as the Building Code of Caroline County, Maryland, hereinafter referred
to as "this code" or "this chapter."
(2)
Section 101.2.1 Appendices: See modifications
contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
(3)
Section 101.4 Referenced codes: Delete
the last part of this section reading as follows: "to the prescribed
extent of each such reference."
(4)
Section 101.4.7 Electrical: Add as a new section with the following language: The provisions of Chapter 98 of the Code of Caroline County, Electrical Standards, shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, thereto.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(5)
Section 101.4.1 Gas: Delete this section and replace it with the following: The provisions of Chapter 147, Plumbing, of the Code of Caroline County, shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories.
(6)
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing: Delete this section and replace it with the following: The provisions of Chapter 147 of the Code of Caroline County, Plumbing, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private water supply and/or sewage disposal systems shall comply with the regulations of the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Caroline County Health Department.
(7)
Section 101.4.4 Property maintenance: Delete this section and replace it with the following: Chapter 132 of the Code of Caroline County, Minimum Livability Code, shall remain in effect. Chapter 170 of the Code of Caroline County, Unsafe Structures and Equipment, Condemnation of, shall remain in effect.
(8)
Section 101.4.5 Fire prevention: Add
the following to the end of this section: Fire protection system requirements
of the code may be concurrently covered in the State Fire Code, Titles
6 and 9 of the Public Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland,
and COMAR 29.06.01. The State Fire Marshal or authorized fire official
enforces the State Fire Code.
(9)
Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency: Delete this section and replace it with the following: The Director
of the Caroline County Department of Planning and Code Administration
shall be known as the "building official." The terms "department of
building inspection" and "department of building safety" as used in
this code shall mean the Caroline County Department of Planning and
Code Administration.
(10)
Section 103.3 Deputies: Add the following
to the end of this section: The building official may also designate
or assign any duties, powers, or responsibilities enumerated in this
chapter to an individual, organization, or firm under contract to
Caroline County for such purposes.
(10.1)
Section 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas: Delete this section and replace with the following: Flood hazard areas shall be controlled by Chapter 108, Floodplain Management, of the County Code.
[Added 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(11)
Section 104.12 Withholding of permits and inspections: Add the following new section: Whenever the building official shall
find that any person, agent, firm or corporation, whether as owner,
lessee, or occupant, is in violation of the provisions of this code
or of the rules and regulations of any other department or agency
of Caroline County, Maryland, in connection with the erection, maintenance,
use, or repair of buildings, structures, lands or equipment thereon
or therein, the building official may refuse to grant any further
permits or inspections until all violations have been corrected and
approved.
(12)
Section 105.1 Required: Add the following
to the end of this section: This requirement also applies to the intent
to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, add to, move, relocate, place,
park, or replace a manufactured home, including a manufactured home
located in a manufactured home park or subdivision.
(13)
Section 105.1.3 Agricultural uses: Add the following new section: A permit is required for agricultural buildings, structures, or uses, but they are otherwise exempt from the requirements of Article II of this chapter. This exemption applies only to buildings or structures used exclusively for agriculture as defined in this chapter, including the housing of animals, farm equipment and farm storage, and not including any residential, commercial, or other use. A permit and full compliance with this chapter are required if any such agricultural building or structure is at a later date proposed to be altered, repaired, modified, or occupied for any purpose other than exclusive agricultural use. Agricultural buildings, structures, or uses shall comply with all other applicable codes and regulations including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, zoning, etc.
(14)
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: Delete item 1 and replace it with the following:
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1.
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Accessory structures or uses as defined in Chapter 175, Zoning, Code of Caroline County, provided that the gross area does not exceed 200 square feet. An "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in Chapter 175 shall not be considered to be an accessory structure or use. A permit and full compliance with this chapter are required if any such accessory structure or use is at a later date proposed to be altered, repaired, modified, or occupied in a manner that would render it no longer an accessory structure or use.
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(15)
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: Add new items 14 and 15 to the list of exempt work:
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14.
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Replacement or repair of roofing shingles, membranes,
and flashings but only if the work does not include any alteration
or replacement of roof decking or other structural components.
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15.
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Replacement or repair of windows and doors,
but only if the new windows or doors have the same dimensions as the
original windows or doors and the work does not include any alteration
or replacement of structural members.
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(16)
Section 107.2.5.1 Design flood elevations: Add at the end thereof: Notwithstanding the foregoing, all design flood elevations shall be in accordance with Chapter 108, Floodplain Management, of the Code.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(17)
Section 107.2.5.2 Private water and sewage disposal
system: Add the following new section: Approval of the Caroline
County Health Department and/or the Maryland Department of the Environment
is required for any private water supply and/or sewage disposal system
prior to submitting a permit application. At the sole discretion of
the building official a copy of said approval may be submitted as
an acceptable substitute for the site plan submission requirements.
(18)
Section 108.3 Temporary power: In the
last sentence, delete "NFPA 70" and replace with "applicable Electrical
Code."
(19)
Section 110.3 Required inspections: Delete
the first paragraph of this section and replace it with the following:
The building official shall establish a schedule of inspections for
each permit, which upon notification may include any or all of the
inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.10. The holder
of the permit or authorized agent shall submit a request for an inspection
to the building official at least 24 hours in advance for each required
inspection.
(20)
Section 110.3.2.1 Foundation completion inspection: Add the following new section: Foundation completion inspections
shall be made prior to backfilling or start of framing but after placing
of concrete for footings or floor slabs, perimeter insulation, moistureproofing,
parging, and drain tile (where required).
(20.1)
Section 110.3.10.1 Flood hazard documentation. Delete
this section.
[Added 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(21)
Section 113 Construction Trades Board: All references in this Building Code to a “Board of Appeals”
or a “Board of Construction Review” shall be deemed to
refer to the Construction Trades Board as established by the County.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(22)
Section 113.1 General: Add the following
to the end of this section: Section 113 shall not apply until such
time as the Construction Trades Board has been created and its members
have been appointed by the County Commissioners.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(23)
Section 113.2 Limitations on authority: Add the following to the end of this section: An appeal shall be
filed within 30 days following the decision by the building official.
(24)
Section 113.3 Qualifications: Add the
following to the end of this section: The Construction Trades Board
shall consist of certain members from the construction trades professions
and nonindustry citizen members as shall be determined by the County
Commissioners and shall be created by separate legislation.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(25)
Section 113.4 Decisions of the Board: Add the following new section: Decisions of the Board shall be made
in accordance with the legislation creating the Board.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(26)
Section 113.5 Court review: Add the following
new section: Within 30 days of the date of the decision by the Board
of Construction Review any aggrieved person may seek judicial review
in the Circuit Court for Caroline County, Maryland, pursuant to the
Maryland Rules of Court Procedure.
(27)
Section 113.4 Violation penalties: Add the following to the end of this section: In addition to any other penalties as prescribed by law, any such violation shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. An individual is subject to charge and conviction under this ordinance if he or she is affiliated with an entity violating this code, and such individual is shown to be a general partner or president or other official of the entity with authority to control the conduct of the entity. In addition to the foregoing, violations of this code shall also constitute a Class A civil infraction under Chapter 92 of the County Code and shall be prosecuted pursuant thereto.
(28)
Section 115.2 Issuance: Add the following
sentence to the end of this section: The conspicuous posting of a
stop-work order at the job site shall constitute adequate notification
by the building official. Within 24 hours of the job site posting,
a written notification shall be mailed to the permit applicant or
owner of record by certified mail return receipt requested.
(29)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OR USE
AGRICULTURE
BOARD OR BOARD OF APPEALS
COUNTY
DEPARTMENT
MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OR MBPS OR STANDARDS
MARYLAND CODES ADMINISTRATION
MUNICIPALITY
Section 202 Definitions: Add the following
additional terms which shall have the meanings indicated:
The definition contained in Chapter 175, Zoning, Code of Caroline County, for "agriculture" shall apply.
The Board of Construction Review as described in Section
113 of this code, at such time as it may be created and its members
appointed by the County Commissioners.
Caroline County, Maryland.
The Department of Planning and Code Administration of Caroline
County, Maryland.
The Maryland Building Performance Standards established by
COMAR 05.02.07, as amended.
An administration within the Department of Housing and Community
Development of Maryland.
A municipal corporation subject to the provisions of Article
XI-E of the State Constitution.
(30)
Section 504.2 Automatic sprinkler increase: See modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards.
(31)
Section 706.6 Vertical continuity: See
modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
(32)
Section 901.1 Scope: Add the following
to the end of this section: Fire protection system requirements of
Chapter 9 may be concurrently covered in Titles 6 and 9 of the Public
Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 29.06.01. The
State Fire Code is enforced by the State Marshal or authorized fire
official.
(33)
Section 1001.1 General: Add the following
to the end of this section: Means of egress requirements of Chapter
10 may be concurrently covered in the Titles 6 and 9 of the Public
Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 29.06.01. The
State Fire Code is enforced by the State Marshal or authorized fire
official.
(34)
Section 1009.7 Stair treads and risers: See modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(35)
Section 1012.3 Handrail graspability: See modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards.
(36)
Section 1015.1 Two exit or exit access doorways: See modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards.
(37)
Chapter 11, Accessibility: Chapter 11
of the International Building Code related to accessibility requirements
is hereby replaced with the Maryland Accessibility Code set forth
in COMAR 05.02.02.
(38)
Section 1301.1 Scope: Add a new Subsection
1301.1.2 as follows: The requirements concerning energy conservation
for buildings and structures are governed by Subtitle 4 of Title 7
of the Public Utilities Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland,
the Energy Conservation Building Standards Act, as amended, and COMAR
05.02.07. In the event of a conflict between the Annotated Code of
Maryland and the International Building Code or the International
Energy Conservation Code, the requirements of the Annotated Code of
Maryland shall prevail.
(39)
Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard
areas: At the end thereof, add the following: Notwithstanding
Section 1612, all design flood elevations shall be in accordance with
the 2011 Caroline County Floodplain Management Ordinance 2011-001.[1]
(40)
Section 1809.5 Frost protection: Add
the following to the end of this section: The frost line depth for
Caroline County, Maryland, is hereby established as being 24 inches
below finished grade for building footings (depth to the bottom of
the footing).
(41)
Section 2406.6 State of Maryland requirements: Add a new section as follows: The requirements for safety glazing set forth in §§ 12-401 through 12-407 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland are in addition to Chapter 24, Section 2406, of the International Building Code related to safety glazing. In the event of a conflict between Chapter 24 of the International Building Code and the Annotated Code of Maryland, the requirements of the Annotated Code of Maryland shall prevail.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(42)
Chapter 27, Electrical: Delete Chapter
27 of the International Building Code as the subject matter is not
within the scope of the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
(44)
Chapter 29, Plumbing Systems: Delete
Chapter 29 of the International Building Code as the subject matter
is not within the scope of the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
(45)
Section 3001.1 Scope: Add the following to the end of this section: The provisions of Chapter 30 of the International Building Code relate to elevators and conveying systems and are in addition to and not instead of the requirements set forth in § 12-801 et seq. of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. In the event of a conflict between the International Building Code and the Annotated Code of Maryland, the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland prevail.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(46)
Chapter 34, Existing Structures: Chapter 34, Existing
Structures, of the International Building Code shall be replaced by
the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code, as adopted by the Department
of Housing and Community Development under §§ 12-1001
through 12-1007 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code
of Maryland.
(47)
Chapter 35, Referenced Standards: See
modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
[Amended 6-14-2011 by Bill No. 2011-3; 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07, is hereby adopted as a part of the building code for Caroline County, Maryland, and incorporated by reference. Subsequent editions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dellings shall be deemed to be adopted by the County Commissioners with the same substantive modifications as may from time to time be reflected in this Chapter 88, until such time as the County Commissioners may formally adopt a subsequent edition and make any modifications thereto. The 2012 Edition of the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is formally adopted.
[Amended 6-14-2011 by Bill No. 2011-3]
A.
The following modifications are made to the International
Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings in addition to
those contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards:
(1)
Section R101.1 Title: Insert "Caroline
County, Maryland," in the location marked "(NAME OF JURISDICTION)."
(1.1)
Section R102.4.2 provisions in referenced codes
and standards: Add at the end of the last sentence thereof:
"except as may be provided in the Maryland Building Performance Standards."
[Added 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(2)
Section R102.5.1 Appendices, manufactured housing
used as dwellings: Add the following new section: Appendix
E, Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings, is expressly adopted.
(3)
Section R103 Department of Building Safety: Delete this section in its entirety and replace it with Section
103, Department of Building Safety, of the International Building
Code, as amended by this chapter.
(4)
Section R104 Duties and Powers of the Building
Official: Delete this section in its entirety and replace it
with Section 104, Duties and Powers of Building Official, of the International
Building Code, as amended by this chapter.
(5)
Section R105.1 Required: Add the following
to the end of this section: This requirement also applies to the intent
to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, add to, move, relocate, place,
park, or replace a manufactured home, including a manufactured home
located in a manufactured home park or subdivision.
(6)
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: Add items 11 through 13 to the list of exempt work:
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11.
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Replacement or repair of roofing shingles, membranes,
and flashings but only if the work does not include any alteration
or replacement of roof decking or other structural components.
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12.
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Replacement or repair of windows and doors,
but only if the new windows or doors have the same dimensions as the
original windows or doors and the work does not include any alteration
or replacement of structural members.
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13.
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Installation of a wheelchair ramp and/or entrance
handrails for one- and two-family residences only, provided the wheelchair
ramp and/or entrance handrails meet all of the standards contained
in this chapter.
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(7)
Section R105.2 work exempt from permit. Building: Delete item 2 and replace it with the following:
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2.
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All fences.
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(8)
Section R106.2.1 Private water supply and sewage
disposal system: Add the following new section: Approval of
the Caroline County Health Department and/or the Maryland Department
of the Environment is required for any private water supply and/or
sewage disposal system prior to submitting a permit application. At
the sole discretion of the building official, a copy of said approval
may be submitted as an acceptable substitute for the site plan submission
requirements.
(9)
Section R109.1 Types of inspections: Add
the following to the end of the first paragraph: The building official
shall establish a schedule of inspections for each permit, which upon
notification may include any or all of the inspections set forth in
this section. The holder of the permit or authorized agent shall submit
a request for an inspection to the building official at least 24 hours
in advance for each required inspection.
(10)
Section R109.1.2 Foundation completion inspection: Add the following new section: Foundation completion inspections
shall be made prior to backfilling or start of framing but after placing
of concrete for footings or floor slabs, perimeter insulation, moistureproofing,
parging, and drain tile (where required).
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(11)
Section R112 Board of Appeals: Delete
this section in its entirety and replace it with Section 112, Board
of Construction Review, of the International Building Code, as amended
by this chapter.
(12)
Section R113.4 Violation penalties: Add the following to the end of this section: In addition to any other penalties as prescribed by law, any such violation shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. An individual is subject to charge and conviction under this ordinance if he or she is affiliated with an entity violating this code, and such individual is shown to be a general partner or president or other official of the entity with authority to control the conduct of the entity. In addition to the foregoing, violations of this code shall also constitute a Class A civil infraction under Chapter 92 of the County Code and shall be prosecuted pursuant thereto.
(13)
Section R114.1 Notice to owner: Add the
following sentence to the end of this section: The conspicuous posting
of a stop-work order at the job site shall constitute adequate notification
by the building official. Within 24 hours of the job site posting,
a written notification shall be mailed to the permit applicant or
owner of record by certified mail return receipt requested.
(14)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OR USE
AGRICULTURE
BOARD OR BOARD OF APPEALS
COUNTY
DEPARTMENT
MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OR MBPS OR STANDARDS
MARYLAND CODES ADMINISTRATION
MUNICIPALITY
Section R202 Definitions: Add the following
additional terms which shall have the meanings indicated:
The definition contained in Chapter 175, Zoning, Code of Caroline County, for "agriculture" shall apply.
The Board of Construction Review as established by Section
112 of this chapter.
Caroline County, Maryland.
The Department of Planning and Code Administration of Caroline
County, Maryland.
The Maryland Building Performance Standards established by
COMAR 05.02.07, as amended.
An administration within the Department of Housing and Community
Development of Maryland.
A municipal corporation subject to the provisions of Article
XI-E of the State Constitution.
(15)
Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design
criteria: Insert the following design criteria into Table R301.2(1):
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Flat-Roof Design Snow Load:
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25 pounds/square foot
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Wind Speed:
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100 mph
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Seismic Design Category:
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C
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Subject to Damage from Weathering:
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Severe
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Subject to Damage from Frost Line Depth:
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24 inches
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Subject to Damage from Termite:
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Heavy
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Subject to Damage from Decay:
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Moderate
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Winter Design Temp:
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10° F.
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Flood Hazards:
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See FIRM and FBFM
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(16)
Section R303.7.1 Light activation: See
modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(17)
Section R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required: See modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards.
(18)
Section R311.3 Landings at doors: See
modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
(19)
Section R311.7.5 Treads and risers: See
modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(20)
Section R311.7.5.3 Nosings: See modifications
contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards.
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
(21)
Section R311.7.8 Handrails: See modifications
contained in the Maryland Building Performance Standards
(22)
Section R302.4.2 Membrane penetrations: See modifications contained in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards.
(23)
Section R403.1 Footing limitations: Add
the following new section: Notwithstanding any other provisions of
this code, wood footings and/or wood foundation walls are not permitted.
All footings shall be poured concrete reinforced with a minimum of
two continuous steel rebar minimum No. 4 or 1/2-inch size. The minimum
width of any concrete footing shall be 16 inches. The minimum thickness
of any concrete footing shall be eight inches.
(24)
Figure R403.1(2) Permanent Wood Foundation Basement
Wall Section: Delete this figure.
(25)
Figure R403.1(3) Permanent Wood Foundation Crawl
Space Section: Delete this figure.
(26)
Section R403.2 Footings for wood foundations: Delete this section in its entirety.
(27)
Section R404.2 Wood foundation walls: Delete this section in its entirety.
(28)
Section R408.6 Finished grade: Add the
following to the end of this section: There shall be a minimum distance
of 24 inches from the top of the finished grade under floor to the
bottom of the floor joists.
(29)
Section R504 Pressure Preservatively Treated-Wood
Floors (On Ground): Delete this section in its entirety. Treated-wood
basement floors and floors on ground are not permitted.
(30)
Appendix E, Section AE101.1 General: Delete
the first paragraph of this section and replace it with the following:
These provisions shall be applicable to any manufactured home and
shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, moving, relocation,
adding to, placing, parking or replacing of a manufactured home, including
a manufactured home located in a manufactured home park or subdivision.
(31)
Appendix E, Section AE101.1 General: Add
the following additional exception at the end of this section:
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Exception: This Appendix shall
not apply to:
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1.
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Manufactured homes that are properly permitted
for temporary use, such as a construction office or temporary construction
site storage, as long as there is no occupancy or use as a dwelling.
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2.
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Manufactured homes intended for future use as
a single dwelling unit that are properly permitted to be temporarily
parked or stored, and which are not occupied or used for any purpose
and which have no utilities or services connected.
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(32)
Appendix E, Section AE305.5.1 Structural inspections
for the manufactured home installation: Delete the last sentence
of subparagraph 1 which states: "Where the foundation is to be constructed
of approved treated wood, additional framing inspections as required
by the building official may be required." Treated-wood foundations
and/or footings are not permitted.
(33)
Appendix E, Section AE501.1 General: In
the "Exception" paragraph, delete the publication title "Permanent
Foundations for Manufactured Housing, 1984 Edition, Draft" and replace
it with the following: Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured
Housing, HUD-007487, 1996.
(34)
Appendix E, Section AE503.1 Skirting and permanent
perimeter enclosures: Delete the first sentence of this section
and replace it with the following: Skirting or permanent perimeter
enclosures shall be installed for all manufactured homes. Exception:
manufactured homes that are properly permitted for temporary use such
as a construction office or temporary construction site storage, or
those that are properly permitted to be temporarily parked or stored
and which are not occupied or used for any purpose and which have
no utilities or services connected.
(35)
Appendix E, Section AE505 Building Service Equipment: Add the following to the end of this section: Any installation,
alteration, repair, replacement, or addition to electrical, plumbing,
or mechanical equipment or systems, whether located inside or outside
of the manufactured home, shall comply with all applicable provisions
of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other codes, including permit
requirements.
(36)
Appendix E, Section AE600 Special Requirements
for Foundation Systems: Delete the sentence: "Section AE600
is applicable only when specifically authorized by the building official."
Replace it with the following: In addition to the regulations, methods,
and standards contained in this Appendix E, the building official
may adopt additional rules and/or guidelines for the installation
of manufactured homes.
(37)
Chapter
3, Section R313.2, of the International Residential Code, which requires
automatic fire sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings,
is hereby amended as follows as to those matters excepted by Chapter
265 of the Laws of Maryland (2012) as more fully described in Section
R313.2(f), below; otherwise the provisions of Section R313.2, as contained
in the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family
Dwellings shall apply unchanged:
[Amended 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
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R313.2 One and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed
in all two-family dwellings. As provided below in Sections R313.2(a)
through (e), an option shall be provided to certain purchasers of
one-family dwellings.
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R313.2(a) Option to buyer. A seller of a to-be-newly-constructed
one-family dwelling shall offer the initial buyer or owner an option
to install a residential automatic fire sprinkler system.
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R313.2(b) Disclosure of information. The contract
for the construction or sale of a new one-family dwelling shall disclose
the estimated cost of installing a residential automatic sprinkler
system and the anticipated estimate to maintain such system. The buyer
shall acknowledge receipt of the sprinkler option notification regarding
the installation of a residential sprinkler system and shall indicate
whether the buyer intends to exercise the option to install a residential
sprinkler system to improve the life and safety of the occupants and
to reduce property damage from fire. In cases of such dwellings being
constructed by a builder or seller not under contract with a purchaser
the disclosure and acknowledgment otherwise required hereunder are
not required.
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R313.2(c) Before issuing a building permit, the
Department of Planning and Codes shall require the applicant to submit
a signed and notarized sprinkler option notification form indicating
compliance with the provisions of this section. The Caroline County
Department of Planning and Codes shall prepare and make available
a sprinkler option notification form.
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R313.2(d) The Caroline County Department of Planning
and Codes shall withhold the issuance of a building permit for the
construction of a new one- or two-family dwelling that does not meet
the provisions of this section.
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R313.2(e) Exception: An automatic residential fire
sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations
to one-or two-family dwellings that are not already provided with
an automatic sprinkler system.
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R313.2(f) The amendments to Section R313.2 of the
2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
reflected above shall apply only to:
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(1)
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Standards governing issuance of a building permit for a property
not connected to an electrical utility;
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(2)
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Until January 1, 2016, standards governing issuance of a building
permit for a new one- or two-family dwelling constructed on:
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(a)
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A lot subject to a valid unexpired public works utility agreement
that was executed before March 1, 2011; or
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(b)
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A lot served by an existing water service line from a water
main to the property line that is less than a nominal one-inch size;
is approved and owned by the public or private water system that owns
the mains; was installed before March 1, 2011; and is fully operational
from the public or private main to a curb stop or meter pit located
at the property line; or
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(3)
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A building permit issued before the adoption by the State of
Maryland of the 2015 Edition the International Residential Code for
One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
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[Added 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
The International Energy Conservation Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as modified by the Maryland Building Performance Standards, COMAR 05.02.07, is hereby adopted as a part of the Building Code for Caroline County, Maryland and incorporated by reference. Subsequent editions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall be deemed to be adopted by the County Commissioners with the same substantive modifications as may from time to time be reflected in this Chapter 88, until such time as the County Commissioners may formally adopt a subsequent edition and make any modifications thereto. The 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is formally adopted.
[Added 8-21-2012 by Bill No. 2012-7]
A.
The following
modifications are made to the International Energy Conservation Code
in addition to any changes made by the Maryland Building Performance
Standards:
(1)
Section C101.1 Title: Substitute "Caroline County, Maryland"
for [Name of Jurisdiction].
(2)
All
references and provisions in the International Energy Conservation
Code regarding code official(s), construction documents, inspections,
referenced standards and conflicts, building code officials, board
of appeals, stop work orders, fees, and administrative matters are
hereby deemed amended as provided for in the International Building
Code as adopted and amend by the County, unless provisions of the
Maryland Building Performance Standards otherwise prohibits or provides.
