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Code Enforcement Training & Certification


Publications

Training manuals have been developed to support the State's basic training and certification efforts.

There is no cost to download any of the manuals. The format for downloading is Adobe Portable Document Format, commonly known as PDF. The size of the file is also provided because some of the files may be large. If you have problems downloading PDF documents you may need to reset your default browser.

Basic Training Manuals

Building Standards

Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. The Technical Building Codes and Standards Board adopted the 2009 IRC, 2009 IBC, 2009 IECC, 2009 IEBC, ASHRAE 62.1-2007, ASHRAE 62.2-2007, ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and ASTM E 1465-06, as the standard for construction in the State of Maine. Amendments can be found at here. The MUBEC may be purchased from:

The International Code Council
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
Webpage: www.iccsafe.org

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditional Engineers, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Telephone: 1-800-527-4723
Webpage: www.ashrae.org

ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
PO Box C700
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Telephone: (610) 832-9585
Webpage: www.astm.org

Residential Building Code Presentation (PDF 1.8MB Updated October 2011)
Commercial Building Code Presentation (PDF 2.7MB Updated October 2011)
Residential Energy Code Presentation (PDF 3.4MB Updated October 2011)
Commercial Energy Code Presentation (PDF 3.6 MB Updated October 2011)
Indoor Residential Ventilation Code Presentation (943KB)
Indoor Commercial Ventilation Code Presentation (1.3MB)

Legal Issues & Enforcement Techniques

Legal Issues and Enforcement Techniques Manual - June 2012 (PDF 6MB)

Plumbing

Maine State Internal Plumbing Code. The Plumbers’ Examining Board adopted the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 2009 edition, as the standard for plumbing installations in the State of Maine. The code may be purchased from:

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
5001 E. Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761-2816
Telephone: (909) 472-4100
Webpage: www.iapmo.org

Plumbing Training Presentation (PDF 2.6MB)
Some content herein is reproduced from the Uniform Plumbing Code Illustrated Training Manual copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Reproductions are with the permission of the author.

Shoreland Zoning Enforcement

Shoreland Zoning Manual - 2008 (PDF 2.27MB)
Shoreland Zoning Guidelines

Subsurface Wastewater

Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules - 2011 (PDF 8.4MB)

Subsurface Wastewater Guidance Manual - 2011

Zoning and Land Use Regulations

Zoning & Land Use Regulations Manual - 2010 (PDF 467K)

Floodplain Management Powerpoint Presentation (2011)

Land Use Basic Training Powerpoint Presentation (2011)

The Maine Endangered Species Act Powerpoint Presentation (2011)

Subdivision Basic Training Powerpoint Presentation (2011)

Other Publications

There are a number of other publications available to assest local code officers.

Municipal CEO Training & Certification Information Guide

Municipal Code Enforcement Officer Training & Certification Information Guide 2009 (PDF 540KB)

Building Codes

Introduction to Building Standards and the Use of Building Codes - 2007  (PDF 2.3MB)

Building Standards: Energy Conservation - 2000 (PDF 215KB)

Building Standards: Residential Electrical Installation & Inspection

Building Standards: Accessibility Standards & Requirements

Use and Occupancy Classifications

Table 1016.1

Sample Energy Compliance Certificate

Court Rule 80K

Court Rule 80K - 2008 (PDF 9MB)

Floodplain Management

Maine Floodplain Management Handbook

Flood Hazard Development Permit Application & Permit Forms

Shoreland Zoning and Wetlands

Chapter 1000: Guidelines for Municipal Shoreland Zoning Ordinances

Forest Practices in the Shoreland Zone

Maine Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for Construction; Best Management Practices, March 2003

Maine Wetlands and Their Boundaries

Wetlands Identification & Regulation

Subsurface Wastewater Disposal

Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules, CMR 241, August 2009

Enforcement Manual for the Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules, Dec 2003

Land Use Planning

Comprehensive Planning: A Manual for Maine for Maine Communities , 2005 Edition

Creating Traditional, Walkable Neighborhoods: A Handbook for Maine Communities, July 2009

Financing Infrastructure Improvements through Impact Fees: A Manual for Maine Municipalities on the Design and Calculation of Development Impact Fees, 2003

Site Plan Review Handbook: A Guide to Developing A Site Plan Review System , 1997

Model Subdivision Regulations for Use by Maine Planning Boards, with expanded commentary and model forms SMRPC, 12th edition

In 2010, SPO will put out a manual on how to prepare local land use ordinances. Click here or contact the land use team for the publication’s status.

Maine Municipal Assosciation Publications

Click here for the MMA Web site
Board of Appeals Manual (1999)
Code Enforcement Officers Manual (2002)