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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 09.12.58.03" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="58" heading="Incorporation by Reference.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The 2021 International Existing Building Code (International Code Council), as described in this chapter, is incorporated by reference.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The International Existing Building Code, as incorporated by reference under §A of this regulation and described in this chapter, shall constitute the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Modifications to the International Existing Building Code.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Chapter 1. Add note to Chapter 1 of the IEBC: Local jurisdictions are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code. Refer to each local jurisdiction for local amendments to Chapter 1 of the IEBC.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Chapter 1. Delete Section 101.6 Appendices and replace with the following: 101.6 Appendices. The Appendices A and C and Resource A are adopted as part of this code.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Chapter 2. Delete the definition of Addition in Section 202 and replace with the following: Addition has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §12-1001(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Chapter 2. Delete the definition of Change of Occupancy in Section 202 and replace with the following: Change of Occupancy has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §12-1001(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Chapter 2. Delete the definition of Existing Building in Section 202 and replace with the following: Existing Building has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §12-1001(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Chapter 3. Delete Section 306 and replace with the following: COMAR 09.12.53 shall be referenced for minimum requirements in providing accessibility and usability of buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>