The Code Enforcement Office is based on the use of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). The following are the Codes utilized by our office:
- International Building Code, 2015 edition
- International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition
- International Residential Code, 2015 edition
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 edition
- International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition
- Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2021 edition
- 2020 National Electric Code
- BOCA National Property Maintenance Code (1996)
- 2018 NFPA 1 – Fire Prevention Code
- ASTM E 1465 2008 Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings, published by the ASTM International
- ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – 2016 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc.
- ASHRAE Standard 62.2 – 2016 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc.
- ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – 2016 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc.
- 2015 IECC Compliance Guide – Maine_2015_IECC
- Frost Protection for Slabs – State of Maine 2015 IRC – Frost Protection for Slab Foundation “Frost Depth 5 feet”
- Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Commercial and Residential Checklist:
- C of O Checklist – Commercial
- C of O Checklist – Residential
For more information, please refer to the State’s FAQ Sheet on MUBEC.