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The City of Frederick has created a one stop shop for all charter, codes, ordinances and resolutions. Please click on the appropriate tabs below to view
This version of the Charter and the Code of the City of Frederick, 1966 includes all amendments made thereto pursuant to laws adopted by the Board of Aldermen. To verify recent revisions to the City Code or to inspect or purchase an official copy, please Email Phyllis Hane or call 301-600-2575
Current Codes in Effect
- Building Administrative Code (Chapter 5 - Article 3)
- Fire Protection Code (Chapter 9 - Article 1)
- Plumbing and Gas Code (Chapter 16 - Article 14)
- Electrical Code (Chapter 26 - Article 9)
Adopted Codes
Building
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC) - (2015 IBC effective on January 1, 2016)
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) - (2015 IBC effective on January 1, 2016)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) - (2015 IMC effective on January 1, 2016)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) - (2015 IECC effective on January 1, 2016)
(Note: Effective January 1, 2016, The 2015 Edition of the IBC, The 2015 Edition of the IRC, The 2015 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) and the Maryland Building Performance Standards will be applicable to permits applied for after December 31, 2015. These codes will replace the previously enforced 2012 Editions.)
Plumbing/Gas
- 2015 National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated with local amendments
- 2015 National Fuel and Gas Code National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) 54
- 2014 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code NFPA 58
Electrical
- 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments, Effective January 1, 2019 applicable to permits applied after December 31, 2018
Fire Prevention
- Maryland State Fire Prevention Code
- 2015 Life Safety Code - NFPA 101 with local amendments - (2015 NFPA 101 effective on January 1, 2016)
- 2015 Fire Code - NFPA 1 with local amendments- (2015 NFPA 1 effective on January 1, 2016)
Other Local Codes, Ordinances
Maryland State Codes
(Visit the Maryland Codes Administration website to download copies of the Maryland State Codes)
- Maryland Building Performance Standards (MPBS)
- Maryland Department of Environment requirements for pollution point sources and fuel tanks
- Maryland State Accessibility Code which references ADA Architectural Guidelines (ADAAG) for Commerical Buildings and the Fair Housing act, as Amended Architectural Guidelines (FHAAG) for residential buildings containing more than 4 units
- Maryland State Boiler Code
- Maryland State Elevator Code
- Maryland State Energy Conservation Code
- Maryland State Industrialized Building Code
- Maryland State Rehabilitation Code
- Maryland State Safety Glazing Code
There are other codes, laws and ordinances that apply, such as the:
- City Flood Plain Ordinance
- City Zoning Ordinance
- Maryland State Boiler Code
- Maryland State Elevator Code
- Maryland State Safety Glazing Code
- MDE requirements for pollution point sources and fuel tanks
Contacts
City of Frederick Phone Numbers
- Building Department: 301-600-3808
- Engineering Department: 301-600-1405
- Planning Department: 301-600-1499
Other Phone Numbers & Contact Information
- Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services - 301-600-1536
- Frederick County Health Department - 301-600-1029
- Frederick County Permits and Inspections – 301-600-2313
- Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Maryland Department of the Environment
- Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office (Hagerstown) - 301-791-4758
If you have questions about Building Codes Email Holly Fouche or call 301-600-6280.
Design & Construction Specifications & Details
- Manual of Standard Details for Construction (PDF)
- Specifications Manual (PDF)
- Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance - City Code, Part II, Chapter 25, Article VI:
- Stormwater Management Ordinance City Code, Part II, Chapter 28.
- Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance City Code, Part II, Appendix L.
- Contact Terri Cool at the City at 301-600-2979.
- Floodplain Management Ordinance City Code, Part II, Chapter 25, Article VII.
- Water and Sewer Master Plan:
If you have questions about these documents please Email Janice Dorcus or call 301-600-1405.
If you have questions about the Land Management Code please Email Carreanne Eyler or call 301-600-6273