Training manuals have been developed to support the State's basic training and certification efforts.
Code and Standard Developers
The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adopted by the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board is the standard for construction in the State of Maine. Please see the Code Enforcement Rules page for adopted code editions and amendments.
Adopted codes and standards 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
Legal Issues & Enforcement Techniques
Legal Issues and Enforcement Techniques Manual (PDF 1KB)
Plumbing
Maine State Internal Plumbing Code. The Plumbers’ Examining Board adopted the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 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
2021 NEW MAINE STATE PLUMBING (Viewable copy of UPC*)
For adopted Maine Rules which amend the UPC code above, please view the adopted amendments.
*Adopted amendments must be viewed in conjunction with IAPMO Published 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Shoreland Zoning Enforcement
Shoreland Zoning Manual - 2008 (PDF 2.27MB)
Shoreland Zoning Guidelines (DOC)
Subsurface Wastewater
Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules - 2015
Subsurface Wastewater Guidance Manual - 2011
Zoning and Land Use Regulations
Zoning & Land Use Regulations Manual – 2010
Other Publications
There are a number of other publications available to assist local code officers.
Court Rule 80K
Court Rule 80K - 2017 - (PDF 1MB)
Floodplain Management
Maine Floodplain Management Handbook
Shoreland Zoning and Wetlands
Maine Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for Construction; Best Management Practices, March 2003
Maine Municipal Association Publications