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.
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. Current Editions and Amendments can be found 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 (PDF 943KB)
Indoor Commercial Ventilation Code Presentation (PDF 1.3MB)
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.
Filing Internal & Subsurface Permits and Their Fees - April, 2014
Plumbing Permit Fees - (PDF - 4.91MB)
Shoreland Zoning Enforcement
Shoreland Zoning Manual - 2008 (PDF 2.27MB)
Shoreland Zoning Guidelines (DOC)
Subsurface Wastewater
Filing Internal & Subsurface Permits and Their Fees - April, 2014
Plumbing Permit Fees - (PDF - 4.91MB)
Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules - 2015
Subsurface Wastewater Guidance Manual - 2011
Zoning and Land Use Regulations
- Zoning & Land Use Regulations Manual – 2010
- Floodplain Management Powerpoint Presentation - 2011
- Land Use Basic Training Powerpoint Presentation - 2014
- Subdivision Basic Training Powerpoint Presentation – 2014
- The Maine Endangered Species Act Powerpoint Presentation - 2011
Other Publications
There are a number of other publications available to assist 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 - (PDF 137KB)
Sample Energy Compliance Certificate - (PDF 30KB)
Court Rule 80K
Court Rule 80K - 2008 - (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
Protecting Water Quality: Municipal and Landowner Toolboxes
Subsurface Wastewater Disposal
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
Site Plan Review Handbook: A Guide to Developing A Site Plan Review System , 1997
Low Impact Development Guidance Manual for Maine Communities
How to prepare local land use ordinances (PDF 835KB) | How to prepare local land use ordinances (DOC 1.23MB)
Permitting and Compliance: Assessing and Using GIS Resources
Maine Municipal Association Publications
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