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It is important to remember that the local Codes Enforcement Officer (CEO) of the town is the final judge of the code interpretation in that town.
We strongly recommend contacting the code officials in the town you are planning to build with your code questions. You should make sure you meet with the CEO and go over your plans to make sure that your plans are in compliance with the codes before you build.
Even with the adoption of MUBEC, Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, interpretations between different towns could vary slightly.
When planning and installing windows there are several considerations to make. Keep in mind that it is far less expensive and time consuming to make sure that the correct window specs are determined during the planning stage instead of after they are installed.
Included in the new Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) is the 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. New construction in the State of Maine is now required to follow the provisions of this code in regards to insulation standards.
The code sets insulation standards that are higher than most new houses have been built to before the code took effect.
Most of Maine is classified as zone 6 (Aroostook County is zone 7). Houses built in zone 6 have to meet certain requirements.
The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) is now in effect statewide. The new code standardizes building practices and codes throughout the state.
MUBEC is made up of several codes and standards, including: