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Code officer lays out 2021 building-code update, town workshop set for March 19
Summary
Code enforcement staff briefed the council on the state-driven update from 2015 to 2021 building codes, the implications for permits and inspections, and scheduled a public workshop for March 19.
South Berwick — The town’s code enforcement officer briefed the council on a state-led switch to the 2021 model building codes, explained which new code books the town will adopt and scheduled a public workshop to explain the changes to contractors and residents.
Jenny told the council she received a notice that Maine’s state building official (Greg Gilbert) had initiated an update to the state’s adopted codes; South Berwick will transition to the 2021 code set beginning April 7, 2025 for permits issued after that date. She said…
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