Building Codes

The Building and Fire Codes adopted by Anne Arundel County are listed below.

Please see all County Amendments to the adopted Codes here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/annearundel/latest/annearundelco_md/0-0-0-113412

TYPETITLEPUBLISHED BY
Building Code2021 International Building CodeInternational Code Council
New residential construction for 1 & 2 family dwellings2021 International Residential CodeInternational Code Council
Energy Efficiency-commercial or residential occupancy2021 International Energy Conservation CodeInternational Code Council
Mechanical Work2021 International Mechanical CodeInternational Code Council
Electrical Work2020 National Electrical CodeNational Fire Protection Assn
Plumbing Work2021 International Plumbing CodeInternational Code Council
Fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances2021 International Fuel Gas CodeInternational Code Council
Private Sewage DisposalChapters 16 & 17 of the AA County Plumbing Code, 1993Anne Arundel County
AccessibilityAccessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities - ICC A117.1-2017International Code Council
Repairs to existing residential or commercial structures2021 International Existing Building CodeInternational Code Council
Fire Prevention Code2018 NFPA 1National Fire Protection Assn
Life Safety Code2018 NFPA 101National Fire Protection Assn
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Code2016 NFPA 13National Fire Protection Assn
Sprinkler Systems for 1&2 Family Dwellings2016 NFPA 13DNational Fire Protection Assn
Fire Alarm Code2016 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm CodeNational Fire Protection Assn
Swimming Pools and Spas2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa CodeInternational Code Council
The codes above can be purchased through the publishers:

HISTORY OF CODE ADOPTIONS FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY