Commercial Building Codes
Find a listing of codes, standards, laws and policies relating to commercial building construction. The codes are law and the policies are how we approach or interpret these laws in application to commercial building and permitting processes. If you don't find what you're looking for you can always use our staff directory to contact us or call 240.777.0311.
CODES
Building
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2021 IBC & IEBC Amendments ER 13-24
- 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code
- 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- 2021 NFPA 1 and 101 Amendments - Fire Safety Code ER 14-24
- Chapter 8 County Building Code
- Maryland Accessibility Code
- Master List of Building Codes & Standards
Policies and Interpretations
DPS Policies
- A2L Refrigerant Use BCP 25-02
- Communicating Spaces IBC15
- Commercial Fast Track Policy BC-A21-10
- Computer Room Ventilation BCP11-09
- Kitchen Hoods for Place of Worship/Daycare BCP11-08
- Low Voltage Systems BCP11-01
- Permits for Metal Storage and Sea Containers BCP11-06
- Permits for Tents DPS03-2018
- Tent Heater Policy CBC 05-2020
- Reliable Power Source BCP11-03
- Stair Rail IBC15
- Temporary Sales Office in Model Homes IBC15-108
- Accesssory Dwelling Units RCI/CB 2020-01
- Laboratories Using Chemicals Construction BCP21-01
Pending DPS Policies
There are currently no pending code interpretations regarding commercial building codes.