Codes in Effect

The City of Westbrook is governed by the Westbrook Charter & Code of Ordinances.

CHAPTER 335 LAND USE

CHAPTER 162 FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

The City of Westbrook enforces Local and State adopted codes, standards, statutes, and regulations which are currently in effect including the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.

Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) applies to all towns within the State of Maine including the City of Westbrook. MUBEC Rules: https://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/building-codes/mubec-rules

City Of Westbrook adopted Codes & Standards:

• RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
• COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION: 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
• INSULATION CODE: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• ASHRAE 62.1 - 2019 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality)
• ASHRAE 62.2 - 2019 (Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings)
• ASHRAE 90.1 - 2019 (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.
• INTERNAL PLUMBING CODE: 2021 IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
• ELECTRICAL CODE: 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
• FIRE CODE: 2018 NFPA 1 Fire Code & NFPA 101 Life Safety Code in addition to all of the Office of State Fire Marshal adopted NFPA standards: https://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/fire-service-laws/nfpa
• 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
  
• SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/plumb/rules.htm. 
• SEWER: Rules regarding city Sewer Systems should be directed to the City of Westbrook Wastewater Division.