Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS
Chapter 4 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Section 642-4-5 - REVISIONS TO THE IEBC

Universal Citation: 16 ME Code Rules ยง 642-4-5

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

The following additions, insertions, deletions, and other changes are hereby made to the 2015 International Existing Building Code:

1. Generally all sections

Delete "International Mechanical Code"

Insert "applicable state codes and statutes"

2. Generally all sections

Delete "International Fire Code"

Insert "NFPA #1; Fire code and standards adopted pursuant to Title 25 M.R.S. §§2452 and 2465 "

3. Section 101.1

Delete [NAME OF JURISDICTION]; and

Insert "State of Maine" in its place.

4. Section 101.4.3

Insert: Section 101.4.3 "No provisions of the MUBEC or MUBC shall be construed to prohibit the adoption or enforcement of an ordinance of any political subdivision that sets forth provisions for local enforcement of building codes. Such ordinances may include items such as, permits, permit fees, boards of appeals and violations."

5. Section 103

Delete Section 103 "Department of Building Safety" in its entirety, without substitution.

6. Sections 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, and 117, and any amendments thereto shall only be applicable:

A. In a municipality with a population of 4,000 or more residents, beginning:
(1) No later than December 1, 2010, if the municipality had previously adopted any building code on or before August 1, 2008; or

(2) No later than July 1, 2012, if the municipality had not adopted any building code on or before August 1, 2008.

B. In a municipality with a population of less than 4,000 residents, if the municipality voluntarily elects to enforce the MUBEC or MUBC.

7. Section 104.8

Delete all language in Section 104.8; and

Insert "See 14 M.R.S. §8101 " in its place.

8. Section 105.1

Insert (at the end of the paragraph), "where required by municipal ordinance."

9. Section 105.2

Insert (at the end of the paragraph after jurisdiction and before Permits): "Structures exempt from permits shall be located in compliance with zoning and floodplain regulations."

10. Section 108

Delete Section 108 "Fees" in its entirety, without substitution.

11. Sections 112 and 113

Delete Section 112 "Board of Appeals" and Section 113 "Violations" in their entirety, without substitution.

12. Section 702.6

Delete "International Mechanical Code and International Plumbing Code"

Insert "Maine State Plumbing Code, Maine State Fuel Gas and mechanical provisions"

13. Section 702.61

Delete "International Fuel Gas Code"

Insert "NFPA#54 Fuel Gas Code; Fire codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title 25 M.R.S. §§2452 and 2465 "

14. Section 1009.1

Delete "in accordance with the International Mechanical Code" and "intent of the respective International Mechanical Code provisions", and

Insert "provisions of NFPA #96; Fire codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title 25 M.R.S. §§2452 and 2465 "

15. Section 1010.1

Delete "International Plumbing Code"

Insert "Maine Plumbing Code"

16. Section 1010.2

Delete "International Plumbing Code"

Insert "Maine Plumbing Code"

17. Section 1010.3

Delete "International Plumbing Code"

Insert "Maine Plumbing Code"

18. Section 1010.5

Delete "International Plumbing Code"

Insert "Maine Plumbing Code"

19. Section 1301.2

Delete "International Fire Code and the International Property Maintenance Code."

Insert "NFPA #1; Fire codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title 25 M.R.S. §§2452 and 2465 "

20. Section 1401.2

Delete "[DATE TO BE INSERTED BY THE JURISDICTION]"; and

Insert "December 1, 2010".

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