PRG Building Codes and Bulletins

The Permits and Review Group (PRG) will frequently post the current codes and bulletins to inform the building industry of changes, modifications, and/or procedures associated with the building permit process.

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Codes Currently Used by the Prince George's County Government

FIRE

Building Codes:

• 2009 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and Subtitle 11 Prince George's County Amendments
• 2006 International Building Code and Subtitle 4 Prince George's County Amendments

Sprinkler System:

• 2007 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• 2007 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings
• 2007 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to 4 stories in height

Fire Alarm:

• 2007 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

ELECTRICAL

Electrical Code:

• 2002 NFPA 70 National Electric Code and
  Subtitle 2, Group 14B and Subtitle 9

STRUCTURAL

Building Code:

• 2006 International Residential Code
• 2006 International Building Code and Subtitle 4 Prince George’s County Amendments

ACCESSIBILITY CODE:

• Current Prince George’s County Subtitle 4, Chapter 11 – Accessibility. Current Edition Maryland Accessibility Code
• 1994 American Disabilities Act
  

MECHANICAL/ENERGY

• 2006 International Mechanical Code
• 2006 International Energy Code
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
• For a complete listing of the Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, please visit the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's (WSSC) website at http://www.wsscwater.com/rsg/index.cfm

Referenced Abbreviations:

• MBPS – Maryland Building Performance Standards
• MBRC – Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code
• IEBC – International Existing Building Code
• IECC – International Energy Conservation Code

Current Amendments for each code See subtitles 4 (building), 9 (electrical) and 11 (fire). Please visit the County’s website on the following link.

http://egov.co.pg.md.us/lis/default.asp?File=&Type=TOC

For Statewide Building Codes please click on the link below:

http://mdcodes.umbc.edu/

2010

Building/Structural:

• Bulletin 2010-4 (PDF) - This bulletin is to correct the bulletin dated May 21, 2010 which announced the suspension of the Building Postcard Permit for residential fences that are up to six feet in height.

2009

Building:

• Bulletin 2009-1 (PDF) - Adoption and implementation of the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code and 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
• Notice-Revised Permit Fees (PDF) - A new permit Fees Schedule has been instituted at the Permits Center effective November 23, 2009.

2007

Electrical:

Bulletin 2007-2 (PDF) - Permitting and inspection practices for unmetered Private Area Lighting (PAL) installations on private property by an electrical utility company (EUC).

Fire:

Bulletin F07-01 (PDF) - Amendment to the sprinkler requirements for additions and replacement structures

2006

Building:

• Bulletin 2006-2 - Building Code Update of the 2003 International Building Code, 2003 International Residential Code, 2003 International Mechanical Code, and 2003 International Energy Conservation Code.

Fire:

• Bulletin F06-02 - Amendment to the 2003 International Residential Code, Section R312.2, Guard opening limitations.
• Bulletin F06-01 - Policy guidelines for third-party inspection of underground water pipes serving fire protection systems.

2005

Building

• Bulletin 2005-4 – Building Permit Fees for Single Family Dwellings, Townhouses, Apartment and Condominiums
• Bulletin 2005-2 (PDF) Page 1, Page 2 – Heating System Certification for Single Family Homes
• Bulletin 2005-1 (PDF) Guidelines Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5 – Stormwater Management Concept and Technical Procedures Update

Electrical

• Bulletin EC2005-01 - Equipotential Bonding Grid for permanently installed pools, outdoor spas, and outdoor hot tub decks.

Fire

• Bulletin F05-02 (PDF) – Fire Protection – Sprinkler Systems
• Bulletin F05-01 (PDF) – Fire Protection – Fire Alarms

2004

Building

• Bulletin 2004-7 (PDF) Attachment 1, Attachment 2 – Preparation of Construction Plans for Residential Buildings
• Bulletin 2004-6 (PDF) Certification – Approval of Replacement Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes Under a Walk-Thru Commercial Use Permit (CGUW) in Established Mobile Home Parks
• Bulletin 2004-5 (PDF) – Approval of Sediment and Erosion Control Plan Without an Approved Tree Conservation Plan (TCP) Type II Plan Prior to Issuance of a Rough Grading Permit
• Bulletin 2004-4 (PDF) – Cycle of Water and Sewer Amendments for April 2004
• Bulletin 2004-3 (PDF) – Residential Walk-Thru Procedures
• Bulletin 2004-2 (PDF) – WSSC Water and Sewer Service Certification/Approval
• WSSC Water and Sewer Certification Form (PDF)
• Bulletin 2004-1 (PDF) – Preparation of Mechanical Plans

2003

Building

• Bulletin 2003-2 – Plan Screening April 10, 2003 (PDF) – New Single Family Dwellings
  A 28-B03 2

2002

Building

• Bulletin 2002-5 – Single Family Dwelling (PDF) – Wing Wall Reports, October 22, 2002
  A 26-B02 5
• Bulletin 2002-4 – Preparation of Architectural Documents, Requirements for Seal and Signature (PDF) – October 22, 2002
  A 25-B02 4
• Bulletin 2002-3 – December 2002 Cycle of Amendments for Water and Sewer (PDF) – October 1, 2002
  A 24-B02 3
• Bulletin 2002-2 – Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code, 2000 International Residential Code, 2000 International Mechanical Code, and the 2000 International Energy Code (PDF) – September 17, 2002
  A 23-B02 2
• Bulletin 2002-1 – Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5 (PDF) – Stormwater Management Conceptual Plan Approval January 28, 2002
  A 22-B02 1

Electrical

• Bulletin EC2002-01 (PDF) – Arch-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection October 4, 2002
  E 1-EC02-1

Fire

• Bulletin F02-01 (PDF) – Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Attachment 1, Attachment 2 – Outdoor Detached Above Ground Storage Tanks, November 18, 2002
  F 1-F02-1

2001

Building

• Bulletin 2001-6 – Page 1, Page 2 (PDF) – Proposed 2001 Water and Sewer Plan
  A 21-B01-6
• Bulletin 2001-5 – Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, - Volume Application Process for Single Family Dwellings, New Commercial Buildings, Commercial Additions and Townhouses
  July 6, 2001
  A 20-B01-5
• Bulletin 2001-4 - Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4 – Final Plat Review for Water and Sewer Service
  May 30,2001
  A 19-B01-4
• Bulletin 2001-3 – Page 1, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3 – Commercial Inspection Procedure (CIP) (Certification Requirement for Maryland Accessibility Code), March 8, 2001
  A 18-B01 3
• Bulletin 2001-2 – Page 1, Page 2, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 5, Attachment 6 – Stormwater Management and Grading Permit Information Form, January 2, 2001
  A 17-B01-2

Electrical

• Bulletin EC2001-01 (PDF) - Arch-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection, December 19, 2001
  A 2-EC01-1
  2000

Building

• Bulletin 2000-1 – Page 1, Page 2, Page 3 – Restoration Bonds for Grading and Building Permits,
  July 3, 2000
  A 15-B001

Electrical

• Bulletin EC2000-01 (PDF) – New Journeyman and Apprentice License Procedures, November 17, 2000
  E 3-EC00-1