Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS
Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Section 642-1-10 - ADVISORY RULINGS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Universal Citation: 16 ME Code Rules ยง 642-1-10
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
1. The interpretation and enforcement of this Code are the responsibility of the local municipality. However, the Bureau is available to provide advisory rulings and technical support for the administration of this Code, amendments, conflict resolutions, and interpretations. This support includes but is not limited to:
A.
Written request. Upon written
request of any interested person or entity, the Bureau may provide a nonbinding
advisory interpretation, pursuant to Title
5 M.R.S.
§9001, with respect to the applicability
of any statute, rule or code administered by the Bureau, on that person or
entity, or the property of that person or entity, or actual state of facts. The
written request shall be made on the official Bureau form and shall include the
following information.
(1) Specific
identification of the subject code or codes with a description of the
questioned application or perceived conflict.
(2) Relevant construction documents to fully
illustrate the issue upon which an advisory interpretation is sought.
(3) The Bureau may request additional
documentation or information required to issue an advisory interpretation or to
provide technical support. All requested information shall be provided within
30 days of request, or the request for advisory interpretation or support may
be deemed abandoned.
B.
Advisory interpretation written. All advisory interpretations
shall be in writing.
C.
Advisory interpretations not binding. An advisory interpretation
shall not be binding.
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