Maine Building Codes

Codes

Commercial Building Code of the MUBEC and MUBC

adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments

Residential Building Code of the MUBEC and MUBC

adopts the IRC 2015 with amendments

Existing Building Code of the MUBEC and MUBC

adopts the IEBC 2015 with amendments

Mechanical Code 2015 of Maine

adopts the IMC 2015 with amendments

MUBEC Stretch Code

adopts the IECC 2021 without amendments

Energy Conservation Code 2015 of Maine

adopts the IECC 2015 with amendments

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of Maine

adopts the A117.1, 2009 without amendments

Fire Code 2018 of Maine

adopts the NFPA 1, 2018 with amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of Maine

adopts the NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments

National Electrical Code 2020 of Maine

adopts the NFPA 70, 2020 with amendments

National Electrical Code 2017 of Maine

adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 with amendments

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2019 of Maine

adopts the NFPA 72, 2019 without amendments

Life Safety Code 2018 of Maine

adopts the NFPA 101, 2018 with amendments

Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 of Maine

adopts the UPC 2021 with amendments

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2016 of Maine

adopts the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 without amendments

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2013 of Maine

adopts the ASHRAE 90.1, 2013 without amendments

Energy Conservation Code of the MUBEC and MUBC

adopts the IECC 2009 with amendments

OSHA

OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping

OSHA 1910 General Industry

OSHA 1926 Construction

Additional Resources

2010 ADA Standards

Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

Adoption Info

NOTICE

The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) is applicable to all towns within the State of Maine and must be enforced in a municipality with a population of 4,000 residents or more. Municipalities with less than 4,000 residents may not enforce a building code other than the Maine Uniform Building Code, the Maine Uniform Energy Code or the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.

Installations of electrical equipment commencing on or after July 2, 2021 must comply with NFPA 70, 2020 edition as well with all applicable statutes or rules of the State of Maine and the Electricians' Examining Board and all applicable ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of local municipalities.

INCORPORATED UPDATES

02-395
Department of Professional & Financial Regulation Plumbers’ Examining Board
effective January 1, 2022
Original document

16 Department Of Public Safety
642 Bureau Of Building Codes And Standards
Chapter 7 - IMC International Mechanical Code
Original document

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
effective through November 4, 2021
Original document

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Electricians’ Examining Board
Chapter 120: Electrical Installation Standards
effective July 2, 2021
Original document

Maine Uniform Energy Code - Energy Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document

Maine Uniform Building Code - Commercial Building Code of Maine
Updated January 2018
Original document

Maine Uniform Building Code - Existing Building Code
Updated January 2018
Original document

Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code and
Maine Uniform Building Code - Residential Building Code For One and Two-family Dwellings in Maine
Updated January 2018
Original document

Maine Uniform Energy Code - Energy Conservation Code of Maine
Updated January 2018
Original document

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Electricians’ Examining Board
Chapter 120: Electrical Installation Standards
Original document

Rules of the State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3: Fire Prevention Code
Original document

Office Of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 20: Fire Safety in Buildings and Structures
Original document

Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter 511: National Codes Applicable To Elevators And Tramways
effective January 1, 2003
Original document

FURTHER INFORMATION

Bureau of Building Codes and Standards
Maine Office of State Fire Marshal

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Maine Building Codes

The building codes of Maine adopt the the International Building Code 2015 (IBC 2015), International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015), International Existing Building Code 2015 (IEBC 2015), International Mechanical Code 2015 (IMC 2015), International Energy Conservation Code 2021 (IECC 2021), International Energy Conservation Code 2015 (IECC 2015), Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, Fire Code, 2018, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, National Electrical Code, 2020, National Electrical Code, 2017, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019, Life Safety Code, 2018, Uniform Plumbing Code 2021, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2016, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2013, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2013, Uniform Plumbing Code 2015, and 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code.

Maine Agencies

Maine Department of Public Safety
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dps/
Address: 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 1, 104 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-052
Phone: (207) 626-3805
Fax: (207) 287-3042

Maine Office of State Fire Marshal
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/home
Address: 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 1, Augusta, Maine 04330
P.O. Box: 52 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0052
Email: webmaster_fmo@maine.gov
Phone: (207) 626-3880
Fax: (207) 287-6251