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Town of York Building Codes for One and Two Family Dwellings  
This Code is 1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code amended for the Town of York, Maine and includes all the provisions of that code except as amended or added to by the Town of York. Specifically adopted by reference are NFPA 70A Electrical Code for One- and two-family dwellings 1999 Edition *, and NFPA 211, Standard for Chimney, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 2000 Edition. ** These standards shall apply to new residential construction, and to additions, alterations, and structures accessory to residential structures.

Other types of construction, including multi-family dwellings and non-residential structures shall be governed by The International Building Code (IBC)/2003 or the most current edition, the 2003 version of the National Fire Protection 101, Life Safety Code, and NFPA 211, Standard for Chimney, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 2003 edition.

York Plumbing Code-*** Amends 10-144 Department of Human Services Chapter 238 State of Maine Internal Plumbing Rules Chapter 13: Alternative System of Plumbing- No new buildings may use the Alternative System of Plumbing except for renovations and additions to existing structures already using the Alterative System of Plumbing.

The administration for these codes shall be as prescribed in the amended 1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code herein called The Town of York Building Code for One and Two Family Dwellings as Amended through 11/04/03

* NFPA 70A -1999 - Now replaced with NFPA 70 - NEC - 2005 per State of Maine.

** NFPA 211 -2000- Now replaced with NFPA 211 – 2003 per State of Maine.

***Amended 11/04/03- But as of 01/01/06 it is no longer applicable due to State of Maine Plumbing Code Changes.

Climate & Geographic Design Criteria  

FOR 1 AND 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS

(AMD)

TABLE 301.2a

CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WINTER

DESIGN

RADON

WIND

SESMIC

TEMPERATURE

RESISTANT

ROOF

PRESSURE

CONDITION

FOR HEATING

CONSTR.

SNOW LOAD

(pounds per sf)

BY ZONE

FACILITIES

REQUIRED

40

30

2

0

Optional

within 250’ of the

degrees

Atlantic Ocean

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM

WEATHERING

FROST LINE DEPTH

TERMITE

DECAY

SEVERE

4 FEET

N/A

N/A

FOR ALL OTHER TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

(AMD)

CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WINTER

DESIGN

RADON

ROOF

WIND

LOAD

SESMIC

TEMPERATURE

RESISTANT

SNOW LOAD

CONDITION

FOR HEATING

CONSTR.

(pounds per sf)

3SECOND GUST

BY ZONE

FACILITIES

REQUIRED

50

110 MPH

SEE

0

Optional

within 250’ of the

CODE

degrees

Atlantic Ocean

100 mph - OTHER

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM

WEATHERING

FROST LINE DEPTH

TERMITE

DECAY

SEVERE

4 FEET

N/A

N/A

Codes Adopted by Reference.  
  • International Building Code 2003 (2003) Code Department - 363-1002
  • CABO 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Codes (1995) * As Amended * Code Department - 363-1002
  • NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2003) Code Department - 363-1002
  • NFPA 211, Standard Chimney, Fireplace, Vents & Applicances (2003) Code Department - 363-1002
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