Building Codes and Standards
The City of Laurel has adopted the following codes and standards by reference with amendments:
2017 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
2017 NFPA 70 E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
2018 NFPA 1
2018 International Residential Code IRC
2018 International Building Code IBC
2018 International Energy Conservation Code IECC
2018 International Mechanical Code IMC
2018 PROPERTY Maintenance Code IPC
2010 American Disabilities Act ADA (Maryland Accessibility Code)
City of Laurel, Chapter 18 - Building & Building Regulations
Design Criteria for Plans:
Ground Snow Load: 35psf
Wind Speed: 115 V(ult)
Seismic: Category B
Frost Line: 30 inches
Note: All new residential and commercial buildings constructed within the City of Laurel are required to be fully sprinklered.