Building Codes Assistance Project

The Maine Legislature passed a bill on April 18, 2008 to adopt and enforce a statewide energy code.  The bill also establishes the Division of Building Codes and Standards to administer the code and provide techncial support.  The bill requires that the 2009 IECC (along with the 2009 versions of the IBC, IRC, and IEBC) will be incorporated into the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code and that future versions of these codes update the Maine state code.  Enforcement of the statewide code will start on June 1, 2010.

The Maine Legislature is considering Legislative Document 2257. This bill defines a uniform statewide building and energy code, known as the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, that will replace all building and energy codes adopted by state agencies and municipalities.
It establishes the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board in the Department of Public Safety, which will amend, update and adopt the code.

The Maine Legislature is considering Legislative Document 2179, which would establish a system for the regulation and inspection of building energy standards. It also creates a tax credit for Energy Star homes and high-performance buildings. (As of February 5, 2007)

For more information please visit the Maine Legislature Website or download the text of LD 2179 (PDF 25.23 KB).

Resolve 46, Directing the Development of a Building Code and Building Rehabilitation Code Implementation Plan was passed in response to a recognition by the 123rd Maine State Legislature that more work needs to be done to achieve uniformity of building related codes across the state.