Section 102.8, Referenced codes and standards, is amended to
read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes
and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed
in Chapter 15, and such codes and standards shall be considered as
a part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each reference and as further regulated in 102.8.1 through 102.8.14.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision
would violate the conditions of the accredited conformity assessment
body listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the
listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions shall apply.
102.8.1 Residential building. Any reference to the International Residential Code (IRC) shall mean the Building Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
I, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply.
102.8.2 Building. Any reference to the International Building Code (IBC) shall mean the Building Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
I, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply.
102.8.3 Electrical. Any reference to the NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code (NEC) shall mean the Electrical Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
IV, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply to all electrical installations and modifications.
102.8.4 Existing building. Any reference to the
International Existing Building Code (IEBC) shall mean the Maryland
Building Rehabilitation Code (COMAR 05.16), as may be amended or restated
from time to time.
102.8.5 Mechanical. Any reference to the International Mechanical Code (IMC) shall mean the Mechanical Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
VI, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply to all installations and modifications involving heating, air conditioning and ventilation.
102.8.6 Fire prevention. Any reference to the International
Fire Code (IFC) shall mean the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code
(COMAR 29.06.01), as may be amended or restated from time to time.
102.8.7 Gas. Any reference to the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) shall mean the Plumbing Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
V, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply to all installations and modifications involving fuel gas.
102.8.8 Energy. Any reference to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) shall mean the International Energy
Conservation Code, as adopted in the Maryland Building Performance
Standards (COMAR 05.02.07), as may be amended from time to time.
102.8.9 Property maintenance. Any reference to the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) shall mean the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
III, of the City Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply.
102.8.10 Plumbing. Any reference to the International Plumbing Code (IPC) shall mean the Plumbing Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
V, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply to all installations and modifications involving plumbing.
102.8.11 Accessibility. All sections of this code
relating to applicable requirements for accessibility and usability
of buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities shall
refer to the Maryland Accessibility Code (COMAR 05.02.02), as may
be amended or restated from time to time.
102.8.12 Swimming pools and spas. Any reference to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) shall mean the Building Code of the City of Hagerstown as adopted by the Mayor and City Council. The provisions of Chapter
64, Article
I, of the Code of the City of Hagerstown shall apply.
102.8.13 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between
provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions
of this code shall apply.
102.8.14 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard
includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the
provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over
the provisions in the referenced code or standard.