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The Town Bar Harbor has adopted The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC), the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) and the 2018 National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
Inspections and site visits are scheduled during normal operation hours; at least 48-hours’ notice is appreciated.
- Building Insulation and Air Barrier Info - IECC 2015
- Slab Insulation Chart - IECC 2015
- Plumbing Code updated to 2021 UPC as January 1, 2022
- Fuel Gas Detectors required as of January 1, 2022 (see Law)
Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code is made up of the following codes and standards:
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
The following standards are also adopted as part of the MUBEC, and are mandatory.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), E-1465-08:
- Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards:
- 62.1 - 2016 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality)
- 62.2 - 2016 (Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings)
- 90.1 - 2016 (Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) editions without addenda
- E-1465-2008, Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings
Design Climate Data:
- Climate Zone 6 (A)
- Ground Snow Load = 50 lbs.
- Wind Speed (ASCE 7-16) = 102 mph
- Frost Depth = 48 inches
- Seismic Requirements: None
- Hurricane Requirements: None
Additional Code Information:
- State of Maine
- National Electrical Code - (2020 NEC with amendments effective July 2, 2021)
- 2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
- Shoreland Zone Requirements
- Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA)
- Construction Guidelines - Summary for Homeowners
- Deck Construction Guide
- Egress Window Requirements
- Energy Code Compliance Guide
- Fence Requirements - Town of Bar Harbor
- Fire Protection of Floors Constructed with Wood I Joists
- Maine Manufactured Home Requirements
- Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules (Septic)
- Radon - Resources in Maine
- Requirements for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Standards for Accessible Design (2010 ADA)
- Standards for Accessible Design - Guidance
- Tiny House – Maine Code and Land Use Standards
- Uniform Plumbing Code 2021
- Well Water Quality