Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-401(a).
No changes are made.

(B)     BUILDING.

"BUILDING" HAS THE MEANING STATED IN THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-401(b).

The former reference to the "interpretation set forth" in the International
Building Code is deleted as unnecessary because the International
Building Code does not include interpretive guidance.

Defined term: "International Building Code" § 12-501

(C)     DEPARTMENT.

"DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition
of the full title of the "Department of Housing and Community
Development".

(D)     INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.

(1)      "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE" MEANS THE FIRST PRINTING OF
THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ISSUED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL.

(2)      "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE" DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERIM
AMENDMENTS OR SUBSEQUENT PRINTINGS OF THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-401(d) and (e).

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the word "periodically", which formerly
modified "issued", is deleted as surplusage.

Also in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the former reference to "the
organization known as" the International Code Council is deleted as
surplusage.

(E)     LOCAL JURISDICTION.

"LOCAL JURISDICTION" MEANS THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE
STANDARDS UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

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