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Combined Codes & Ordinances
Notice: On December 3, 2019, The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt the 2018 Building Code for Washington County, effective March 1, 2020. Please see the adopted codes below.
2018 NFPA 1 Fire Code & 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (National Fire Protection Assoc.) with Amendments per State Code:
2017 NEC – Natl. Electrical Code:
2018 IPC – Intl. Plumbing Code
Washington County Administrative Annex
80 West Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 240-313-2460
Fax: 240-313-2461
TTY users: MD Relay 711
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Permit Processing Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30 am. – 3:00 p.m.
Same Day Permit Hours:
Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Appointment Scheduling Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Note: No appointments between 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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