Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS
Chapter 5 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE AND MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE FOR ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN MAINE
Section 642-5-1 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

All building construction within a municipality of over 4,000 inhabitants shall be governed by the MUBEC. All other municipalities shall be governed by the MUBEC or the MUBC as adopted by the municipality. 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 residential construction for one and two-family dwellings that are part of the MUBEC and MUBC. It applies to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

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