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Maryland Accessibility Code - Building Code Administration

The State has adopted the Fair Housing Amendments Accessibility Guidelines as well as some additional requirements unique to Maryland. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design is part of the Maryland Accessibility Code and it becomes effective on January 1, 2012 in Maryland. Links are provided to the U.S. Department of Justice and to the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development for information of their requirements. Local jurisdictions may not modify this code to a lesser requirement.


For additional information, contact:
Department of Labor
Division of Labor and Industry
Building Codes Administration

10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
410-767-2227
e-mail: dldlibuildingcodes-labor@maryland.gov