Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS
Chapter 3 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE OF MAINE
Section 642-3-1 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

All building construction within a municipality shall be governed by the MUBEC. These codes are adopted by the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board pursuant to 10 M.R.S. Chapter 1103. The primary objective of the Board is to establish a uniform building code throughout the State of Maine.

This chapter sets forth the standards for the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure, with the exception of detached one and two-family dwellings and townhouses.