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Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 55 - PHYSICAL PREMISES REQUIREMENTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A sports
			 wagering facility must submit a design plan including a detailed description
			 and 8 ½" x 14" drawing to scale of the proposed sports wagering facility
			 to the Director for approval prior to the initial opening of the sports
			 wagering facility.
2. The design
			 plan must show the proposed placement of the following features, as applicable:
A. A designated wagering area where the
			 facility operator shall permit authorized persons to conduct or participate in
			 sports wagering.
B. A counter which
			 shall be located in or immediately adjacent to the designated sports wagering
			 area to house the wagering cashiers and to serve as the central location for
			 the following:
(1) The custody of inventory,
			 forms, tickets, documents, records and the exchange of currency and coin,
			 utilized by wagering cashiers;
(2)
			 The responsibility for the overall reconciliation of all documentation
			 generated by wagering cashiers; and
(3) The receipt of currency, tickets or
			 vouchers from the count room in conformity with these documents.
C. The counter shall be designed
			 and constructed to provide security for the materials housed therein and the
			 activities performed therein; such design and construction shall provide for
			 the following:
(1) Manually triggered silent
			 alarm systems for the counter, its ancillary office space and any related
			 vault, that are connected directly to local law enforcement or surveillance or
			 security departments that are manned during operating hours;
(2) Any entrance to the counter area, count
			 room, and vault areas (known as 'sensitive areas") that is not a double door
			 entry and exit system shall have badge access controls and/or a single key
			 entry with push bar emergency exit when an access system is malfunctioning or
			 not working.
D. The
			 operator shall have within its facility a count room used for counting of
			 sports wagering funds which shall be performed at separate times and
			 independent of counts from any other operation or business within the facility.
(1) The count room shall have:
(a) Metal doors equipped with badge access
			 control or single key access:
(b)
			 Tables constructed of clear lexan or similar material to clearly identify
			 currency, coin, tickets or vouchers; and
(c) Video surveillance equipment to capture
			 any and all movement, equipment and documentation used within the
			 room.
E. The
			 operator shall have within its facility a vault used exclusively for storing
			 currency and coin, accepting funds from the count, deliveries of funds and
			 preparing deposits which shall be separate from any other operation or business
			 within the facility.
(1) Each vault shall
			 include the following:
(a) A metal door with
			 one key or electronic access control that shall be maintained by the operator;
			 and
(b) Surveillance cameras
			 approved by the Director to cover all activity within the vault.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 56 - HOUSE RULES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Operators shall
			 adopt comprehensive house rules governing sports wagering to be approved by the
			 Director prior to implementation and must include, at minimum, the following:
A. Method for calculation and payment of
			 winning wagers;
B. Effect of
			 schedule changes and/or cancelled events;
C. Method of notifying patrons of odds or
			 proposition changes;
D. A
			 description of all types of wagers that may be accepted;
E. Acceptance of wagers at terms other than
			 those posted;
F. Expiration of any
			 winning ticket or 183 days after the date of the event;
G. Lost, torn, or damaged ticket
			 policy;
H. Method of contacting the
			 operator for questions and complaints;
I. Description of prohibited sports wagering
			 participants;
J. Availability of
			 the unauthorized list and restriction programs;
K. Method of funding a sports
			 wager;
L. Maximum
			 payouts;
M. A provision prohibiting
			 the structuring of wagers to avoid federal currency transactional reporting
			 thresholds;
N. A policy by which
			 the sports wagering operator can cancel or void wagers in accordance with these
			 rules, including defining "obvious error"; and
O. A clear statement that the person who
			 accepts and settles a wager is responsible for being a part of the
			 investigation and response to any patron dispute.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 58 - SPORTS WAGERS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. An operator or
			 management services provider shall not offer or accept any wager on a sports
			 event unless it has been approved in writing by the Director before the first
			 time that wagering on a category of a wagering event (for example, wagering on
			 a particular type of professional sport) or type of wager (for example an
			 in-play wager or exchange wager) is offered to the public. Written approval
			 from the Director shall be received prior to accepting a wager on any sports
			 event.
2. An approved list of
			 sports events and types of wagers shall be maintained on the Unit's
			 website.
3. The Director reserves
			 the right to prohibit the acceptance of wagers on any sports event for which
			 wagering would be contrary to the public policies of the State and may order
			 the cancellation and refund of such wagers.
4. Any operator may petition the Director for
			 approval of a new sports event or type of wager upon which wagers may be placed
			 or accepted on form MGCU-8400.
A. A petition
			 for approval of a proposed new sports event must be submitted a minimum of
			 thirty (30) business days or for types of wagers submissions must be submitted
			 within ten (10) business days, prior to being offered.
B. A proposed new sports event or type of
			 wager may be a variation of an authorized sports event or type of wager, a
			 composite of an authorized sports event or wager or any other sports event or
			 wager compatible with the public interest, by statute and/or rule.
C. Form MGCU-8400 shall be submitted for
			 Director approval and shall include the following information:
(1) The name of the petitioner;
(2) Whether the new sports event or type of
			 wager is a variation of an authorized sports event, a composite of an
			 authorized sports event, or any other sports event compellable with the public
			 interest, by statute and/or rule;
(3) A complete and detailed description of
			 the new sports event or type of wager for which approval is sought;
(4) Evidence of governing body rules and
			 regulations or independent integrity monitoring of the new sports event or type
			 of wager; and
(5) Any other
			 pertinent information or material requested by the Director.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 59 - SPORTS WAGERING KIOSKS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The facility
			 operator or its management service provider may utilize sports wagering kiosks
			 for wagering transactions in conjunction with an approved sports wagering
			 system in a location within the facility approved by the Director.
2. This rule incorporates by reference the
			 State of Maine Sports Wagering or Associated Equipment Standards, 2022 edition
			 consisting of GLI-20 version 2.0, Standards for Kiosks. Copies of this standard
			 are available through the Maine Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control
			 Unit, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330.
3. The Director will make available, upon
			 request, those laboratories approved to certify sports wagering systems for
			 use.
4. When used to redeem sports
			 wagering tickets or vouchers, sports wagering kiosks shall work in conjunction
			 with an approved sports wagering system and shall be designed to:
A. Accurately obtain the unique
			 identification number of the item presented for redemption and cause such
			 information to be accurately and securely relayed to the sports wagering system
			 for the purpose of redemption;
B.
			 Issue currency or a sports wager voucher or both in exchange for the item
			 presented only if the sports wagering system has authorized and recorded the
			 transaction; and
C. Return a sports
			 wager ticket and voucher to the patron when it cannot be validated by the
			 sports wagering system or is otherwise unredeemable.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 60 - SPORTS WAGERING ACCOUNTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The following
			 applies only to mobile sports wagering conducted via an individual's sports
			 wagering account:
All sports wagering systems authorized by this chapter shall be
				designed to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all patron
				communications and ensure the proper identification of the sender and receiver
				of all communications. If communications are performed across a public or
				third-party network, the system shall either encrypt the data packets or
				utilize a secure communications protocol to ensure the integrity and
				confidentiality of the transmission.
2. A sports wagering system shall provide a
			 mechanism for the Director to query and export all sports wagering system data
			 in a format required by the Director.
3. System specifications and sports wagering
			 system logging requirements shall include all information required by the
			 internal controls.
4. Mobile sports
			 wagering shall be made by patrons who have established a sports wagering
			 account.
5. In order to establish a
			 sports wagering account, an operator or management services provider shall:
A. Create an electronic patron file, which
			 shall include at a minimum:
(1) Patron's legal
			 name;
(2) Patron's date of
			 birth;
(3) Entire or last four
			 digits of the patron's social security number or equivalent for a foreign
			 patron such as a passport number or taxpayer identification number;
(4) Patron's mobile sports wagering account
			 number;
(5) Patron's residential
			 address (a post office box is not acceptable);
(6) Patron's electronic mail
			 address;
(7) Patron's telephone
			 number;
(8) Any other information
			 collected from the patron used to verify his or her identity;
(9) The method used to verify the patron's
			 identity; and
(10) Date of
			 verification.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 61 - SPORTS WAGERING REVENUE RECONCILIATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Payments due
			 to the state for sports wagering operations shall be due by 5:00 pm EST on
			 April 10th, July 10th,
			 October 10th and January
			 10th for each previous quarter in the calendar year.
			 The tax imposed on the adjusted gross sports wagering receipts is 10% due to
			 the Director for distribution by the Treasurer of State. Late payments shall be
			 charged a 1.5% interest fee on the unpaid balance per month until paid in
			 addition to any monetary disciplinary action for violation of this
			 rule.
2. For calculating gross
			 sports wagering revenue due the state, free play, sign on bonuses or any other
			 marketing promotion shall not be given credit towards the calculation of
			 adjusted gross wagering receipts.
3. A list of all reports available from the
			 sports wagering system and a brief description shall be part of the internal
			 controls approved by the Director.
4. The sports wagering system shall be
			 required to generate reports of adjusted gross sports wagering receipts,
			 wagering liability, ticket redemption, and such other information relating to
			 sports wagering as deemed necessary by the Director. Such reporting shall be
			 done using cash basis accounting.
5. All required reports shall be generated by
			 the sports wagering system, even if the period specified contains no data to be
			 presented. The report generated shall indicate all required information and may
			 contain an indication of "No Activity" or similar message if no data appears
			 for the period specified.
6. All
			 system generated data required by this rule must be available in report image
			 formats as well as database type formats as approved by the Director.
7. A sports wagering system shall, at a
			 minimum, generate the daily reports for each gaming day in order to calculate
			 the taxable revenue or to ensure the integrity of operations related to
			 operating sports wagering.
8. All
			 reports available by any sports wagering system shall be immediately available
			 upon request by the Director and forwarded to the auditor assigned to the
			 sports wagering area.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 62 - GEOLOCATION AND REMOTE ACCESS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A mobile
			 operator or management services provider shall only accept mobile wagers from
			 patrons that have been affirmatively located as being physically present in the
			 State of Maine at the time of their wager.
2. In order to prevent unauthorized use of a
			 mobile sports wagering system, the operator or management services provider
			 must utilize a geolocation system to reasonably detect the physical location of
			 a patron attempting to access the mobile sports wagering system; and to monitor
			 and block unauthorized attempts to access the mobile sports wagering
			 system.
3. Geolocation timing and
			 verification frequency:
A. To ensure the
			 patron is continually located within the permitted boundary, and that the
			 device maintains compliance to all geolocation and fraud requirements
			 throughout the wagering session, the mobile sports wagering system must be
			 equipped to dynamically monitor the patron's location and block unauthorized
			 attempts to access the system throughout the duration of the patron
			 session.
B. The internet or mobile
			 sports wagering system shall trigger:
(1) A
			 geolocation check prior to the placement of the first bet or wager;
(2) Recurring periodic geolocation checks, if
			 a patron session is longer than a single bet or wager, shall be administered as
			 follows:
(a) Static connections: recheck at
			 least every twenty (20) minutes or five (5) minutes if within one (1) mile of
			 the border.
(b) Mobile connections:
			 recheck intervals to be based on a patron's proximity to the border with an
			 assumed travel velocity of 65 miles per hour or a demonstrated average velocity
			 of a roadway/path. This interval shall not exceed twenty (20)
			 minutes.
(3) Upon a
			 change of IP address, a geolocation check shall occur prior to placement of the
			 next wager;
(4) An immediate
			 recheck if the patron cannot be located due to a momentary absence of location
			 data mid-session (and the immediately preceding geolocation check during the
			 same wagering session was successful). A total of five (5) rechecks within a
			 period of 5 minutes are permitted in this scenario; thereafter, wagering must
			 cease if the patron cannot be successfully located. Exercising this option is
			 acceptable only when the device is accessing the internet utilizing a static
			 (non-mobile) access point.
(5) If
			 all required geolocation rechecks have been exhausted, and the location of the
			 patron is still inconclusive, the mobile sports wagering system may permit the
			 patron to complete their current round of play, including any continuation
			 bets, before their wagering session is terminated.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 65 - MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT CRITERIA

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This rule establishes the criteria that will be used to approve
				a contract more than 30% but not more than 40% of the operator's adjusted gross
				wagering receipts if the Director determines that the management services
				provider demonstrates that the additional percentage is commercially reasonable
				in relation to the capital investments and operator's projected adjusted gross
				sports wagering receipts. The rule ensures transparency and consistency in the
				deciding factors.
1. The following
			 words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates
			 otherwise:
A. "Commercially reasonable" means
			 that the particular arrangement furthers a legitimate business purpose of the
			 parties to the arrangement and is sensible, considering the characteristic of
			 the parties, including their size, type, scope and specialty.
B. "Capital investments" means an expenditure
			 of money or permanent fixed assets to fund a company's long-term
			 growth.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 67 - INVOLUNTARY PLACEMENT OF PERSONS ON THE UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS LIST

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The Director
			 shall maintain a list of those persons who have been placed on the unauthorized
			 person list involuntarily.
2.
			 Persons who may be involuntarily placed on the unauthorized persons list
			 include:
A. Any individual whose
			 participation may undermine the integrity of the wagering or the sports
			 event;
B. Any individual who has
			 placed a wager as an agent or proxy, as demonstrated by reliable
			 evidence;
C. Any career or
			 professional offenders whose presence in the facility or on a wagering system
			 would be inimical to the interest of the State, including persons whose
			 gambling or sports wagering licenses have been revoked or are currently under
			 suspension as a result of disciplinary action in this State or another gambling
			 jurisdiction; and persons convicted of sports wagering-related or
			 gambling-related offenses, including violations of Title 8 M.R.S. Chapters 31
			 or 35; Title 17, Chapters 13-A or -62; Title 17-A, Chapter 39; other sports
			 wagering-related or gambling-related offenses in violation of Maine law; and
			 substantially similar offenses in other jurisdictions;
D. Persons subject to an order of a court
			 regarding a sports wagering, casino or gambling-related incident or an order of
			 a regulatory agency excluding such persons from sports wagering activities or
			 gambling facilities;
E. Persons who
			 have been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or false
			 statement;
F. Persons who pose a
			 threat to the safety of patrons or employees; and
G. Persons whose conduct or documented
			 history of conduct involves the undue disruption of the wagering operations,
			 including but not limited to criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, harassment,
			 or cheating.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-1 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Maine Technical Building Codes and Standards Board
				  established pursuant to
				  5 M.R.S.
				  §12004-G(5-A), herein
				  after called the Board, is required by chapter 699, Public Laws of 2008 to
				  adopt, maintain and amend the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
				  hereinafter referred to as the MUBEC, as provided in
				  10 M.R.S.
				  §9721,
et seq.
and the
				  State Legislature.
The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth procedures for
				  each individual municipality to recognize and where applicable, enforce these
				  Codes. These Codes area compilation of different codes and standards, which
				  have been harmonized by identifying and resolving conflicts between the
				  incorporated codes and standards. This Chapter also provides five options for
				  building inspections, including the use of a third-party
				  inspector.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-2 - AUTHORITY

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The authority for this Chapter is
				  10 M.R.S.
				  §9722, which provides that the
Department of Public Safety Office of State Fire Marshal
shall
				  promulgate rules which adopt, amend, and maintain these uniform Codes, to
				  resolve conflicts between these Codes and the various codes and standards that
				  are incorporated and comprise these Codes, and to provide training for
				  municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and third-party
				  inspectors.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-4 - APPLICATION OF THE MUBEC

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The MUBEC must
				be enforced in a municipality with a population of 4,000 residents or
				more.
2. A municipality of up to
				4,000 residents may not enforce a building code other than the Maine Uniform
				Building Code, the Maine Uniform Energy Code or the Maine Uniform Building and
				Energy Code.
3. Effective December
				1, 2010, except as provided in
				10 M.R.S.
				§9724(4) and §
									9725,
				any ordinance regarding any building code of any political subdivision of the
				State that is inconsistent with the MUBEC is void, with the following
				exception: this provision does not apply to any adopted fire & life safety
				code, fire safety ordinance or any land use ordinance, including Land Use
				Planning Commission rules.
4. No
				provisions of the MUBEC shall be construed to prohibit the adoption or
				enforcement of an ordinance of any political subdivision that sets forth
				provisions for local enforcement of building codes. Such ordinances may include
				items such as, permits, fees, boards of appeals and
				violations.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-5 - ENFORCEMENT OF MUBEC

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Pursuant to
				25 M.R.S.
				§2373, in municipalities with a
				population over 4,000, enforcement of the provisions of the MUBEC shall be the
				responsibility of the municipality and shall be accomplished by one or more of
				the following means the decision of which provision is used is solely the
				decision of the municipality.
A. Building
				officials. Inspections performed by building officials certified pursuant to
				30-A
				M.R.S. §4451.
B. Inspections by virtue of inter-local
				agreements. Inspections performed by virtue of inter-local agreements with
				other municipalities, that share the use of building officials, certified in
				building standards pursuant to
				30-A
				M.R.S. §4451.
C. Contractual agreements. Inspections
				performed by virtue of contractual agreements with one or more municipalities,
				or county or regional authorities, that share the use of building officials
				certified in building standards pursuant to
				10 M.R.S.
				§9723.
D. Third party inspection by report.
				Inspections performed and verified by reports from a TPI, certified pursuant to
				 10 M.R.S.
				§9723.
E. If the municipality does not elect one or
				more of the four-options listed above, then the applicant shall elect to have
				an inspection performed by a TPI at their own
				cost.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-6 - ELEMENTS OF THE MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. This Code consists of a compilation of the
				following editions of the following codes, which are adopted in whole or in
				part, in Chapters 3, 4, 5,6 and 7 of these rules.
A. The International Building Code (IBC)
				edition issued for the year 2015.
B.
				The International Existing Building Code (IEBC) edition issued for the year
				2015.
C. The International
				Residential Code (IRC) edition issued for the year 2015.
D. The International Energy Conservation Code
				(IECC) edition issued for the year 2015.
E. The International Mechanical Code (IMC)
				edition issued for the year 2015.
F.
				MUBEC Stretch Code (IECC) edition issued for the year 2021.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-7 - CODES THAT CONTINUE IN EFFECT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS CODE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The following codes, standards, rules and
				their amendments, listed in this section, shall remain in full force and effect
				in their entirety and are not affected by the operation of this Code.
A. Electrical standards adopted pursuant to
				 32 M.R.S.
				§1153-A.
B. The plumbing code adopted pursuant to
				32 M.R.S.
				§3403-B.
C. Oil and solid fuel burning equipment
				standards adopted pursuant to
				32 M.R.S.
				§2353.
D. Propane and natural gas equipment
				standards adopted pursuant to
				32 M.R.S.
				§14804.
E. Boiler and pressure vessel standards
				adopted pursuant to
				32 M.R.S.
				§15104-A.
F. Elevator standards adopted pursuant to
				32 M.R.S.
				§15206.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-8 - THE FOLLOWING MODIFIED CODE REMAINS IN EFFECT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The following code remains in effect, with
				modifications to resolve conflicts with this code.
A. Fire safety codes and standards adopted
				pursuant to
				25 M.R.S.
				§§2452 and
				2465.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-9 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THIRD-PARTY INSPECTORS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Authority to Establish
				Standards
A. The training and
				certification committee of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board
				shall determine the standards for certifying building officials and third-party
				inspectors. Standards shall enumerate the knowledge and training required to
				ensure that building officials and third-party inspectors have the basic
				understanding needed to apply the MUBEC and the ongoing education needed to
				stay current with code changes and amendments.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-10 - ADVISORY RULINGS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The
				interpretation and enforcement of this Code are the responsibility of the local
				municipality. However, the Bureau is available to provide advisory rulings and
				technical support for the administration of this Code, amendments, conflict
				resolutions, and interpretations. This support includes but is not limited to:
A.
Written request
. Upon written
				request of any interested person or entity, the Bureau may provide a nonbinding
				advisory interpretation, pursuant to Title
				5 M.R.S.
				§9001, with respect to the applicability
				of any statute, rule or code administered by the Bureau, on that person or
				entity, or the property of that person or entity, or actual state of facts. The
				written request shall be made on the official Bureau form and shall include the
				following information.
(1) Specific
				identification of the subject code or codes with a description of the
				questioned application or perceived conflict.
(2) Relevant construction documents to fully
				illustrate the issue upon which an advisory interpretation is sought.
(3) The Bureau may request additional
				documentation or information required to issue an advisory interpretation or to
				provide technical support. All requested information shall be provided within
				30 days of request, or the request for advisory interpretation or support may
				be deemed abandoned.
Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 642 - BUREAU OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS › Chapter 1 - MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 642-1-11 - PROCEDURE FOR CODE AMENDMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The purpose of this section is to establish policies and
				  procedures for submittal, Board review and consideration of all proposed
				  amendments to the MUBEC.
1.
Policies for the consideration of proposed amendments
A. Amendments to the MUBEC, submitted by an
				agency, municipality or county or other interested individual or organization
				shall be based on one of the following criteria:
(1) The amendment is required to address a
				health, safety or welfare need.
(2)
				The amendment is required to address a specific State policy or
				statute.
(3) The amendment is
				required for consistency with State or Federal regulations.
(4) The amendment is required to address a
				unique character of the State.
(5)
				The amendment corrects errors and omissions.
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1. These Codes
				shall not limit the use of non-traditional or experimental construction,
				including, but not limited to straw bale and earth berm construction. However,
				construction must adhere to the provisions of these Codes.
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1. These Codes
				shall not limit the use of building materials from local sawmills including,
				but not limited to non-graded lumber. However, the materials must be of
				sufficient quality to be adequate for the purpose intended and must adhere to
				the provisions of these Codes.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The International Building Code (IBC),
				2015 edition.
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th
				  Floor
Washington, DC 20001
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
2. The International Existing Building Code
				(IEBC), 2015 edition.
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th
				  Floor
Washington, DC 20001
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
3. The International Residential Code (IRC),
				2015 edition.
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th
				  Floor
Washington, DC 20001
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
4. The International Energy Conservation Code
				(IECC), 2015 edition.
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th
				  Floor
Washington, DC 20001
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
5. The ASHRAE Standards 62.1-2016, 62.2-2016
				and 90.1-2016; editions without addenda.
ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
www.ashrae.org
6. ASTM - E1465-08
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
PO Box C700
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
1-877-909-2786
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A TPI certified by the Maine Department of Economic and
				  Community Development is authorized to enter into a private agreement for
				  remuneration with an Applicant or with a municipality or municipalities, to
				  conduct inspections under
				  30-A
				  M.R.S. §4451 for compliance with these
				  Codes, to issue a Notice to Proceed to the Applicant and to issue an inspection
				  report to the municipality for the issuance of a certificate of
				  occupancy.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The authority for third party inspectors is found in
				  10 M.R.S.
				  §9723.
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1. A TPI shall
				inspect the Applicant's planned construction documents, including diagrams,
				schematics, specifications, etc. for compliance with these Codes. If the TPI
				finds the planned construction complies with the Code, the TPI shall:
A. Approve the planned construction in
				writing to the Applicant, as currently in compliance with these Codes, within
				the specific building area for which the TPI is certified.
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1. One copy of the
				Construction File shall be retained by the TPI, and an additional copy shall be
				furnished to the municipality when the Application for Certificate of Occupancy
				is submitted.
2. One copy of the
				Construction File shall be provided to the Applicant and shall be available
				upon request, for inspection, during the planned construction.
3. The Construction File shall contain the
				following:
A. All written correspondence
				between the TPI and the Applicant regarding the planned construction. The
				inclusion of contractual documents regarding contracted services by and between
				the TPI and Applicant is voluntary.
B. A copy of the plans, schematics, diagrams,
				and specifications fully describing the planned construction.
C. A copy of the Notice to Proceed issued by
				the TPI to the Applicant for the planned construction.
D. Change orders for significant modification
				of planned construction and TPI approval for each change order.
E. A copy of all inspection reports prepared
				by the TPI.
F. A copy of all
				photographs of the construction. Each photograph shall be time dated.
G. A final statement of the TPI to the
				municipality advising if the subject construction is compliance with these
				Codes.
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1. The Inspection
				Report shall be prepared by the TPI, and shall include, but not be limited to
				the following information.
A. The Inspection
				Report shall contain a clear and concise description of each Code item reviewed
				for compliance.
B. The Inspection
				Report shall provide instruction and guidance to the Applicant to identify and
				resolve items found to be in noncompliance with the Code.
C. Inspection items found to be in
				noncompliance shall be described and identified by Code section.
D. Correction of non-conforming inspection
				items shall be documented.
E. All
				change orders that significantly modify the planned construction, shall be
				dated and shall include a written determination by the TPI of Code compliance
				or noncompliance.
F. Each
				Inspection Report shall include the time and date of inspections, the stage of
				the planned construction and shall be signed by the TPI conducting the
				inspection.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Construction for which a Notice to Proceed
				is issued shall be subject to inspection by the TPI and such construction shall
				remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the
				TPI.
2. The TPI, upon notification
				by the Applicant, shall make inspections pursuant to the Code and Chapter I of
				each applicable international code. Such inspection(s) shall be within the
				specific building area(s) for which the TPI is certified.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All building construction within a municipality shall be
				  governed by the MUBEC. These codes are adopted by the Technical Building Codes
				  and Standards Board pursuant to 10 M.R.S. Chapter 1103. The primary objective
				  of the Board is to establish a uniform building code throughout the State of
				  Maine.
This chapter sets forth the standards for the construction,
				  alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
				  occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or
				  structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or
				  structure, with the exception of detached one and two-family dwellings and
				  townhouses.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The authority for this Chapter is
				  10 M.R.S.
				  §9722, which provides that the Maine
				  Technical Building Codes and Standards Board shall promulgate rules which
				  adopt, amend, and maintain the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. A
				  municipality will have up to 90 days after the effective date of this rule to
				  begin enforcement under the 2015 code.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
IBC
. "IBC" means the 2015
				International Building Code, published by the International Code Council,
				Inc.
2.
NFPA
. "NFPA"
				means The National Fire Protection Association.
3.
MUBEC
. "MUBEC" means the
				Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adopted pursuant to 10 M.R.S.
				§9271
et seq.
4.
Technical Building Codes and
				Standards Board
. "Technical Building Codes and Standards Board" means
				the board established pursuant to
				5 M.R.S.
				§12004-G, subsection 5-A and
				10 M.R.S. §
				9722.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The following
				Chapters of the 2015 International Building Code, published by the
				International Code Council, Inc. are hereby adopted and incorporated by
				reference:
A. Chapters 1 - 11
B. Chapters 12 - 28
C. Chapters 30 - 33
D. Chapter 35
E.
Appendix C
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The following additions, insertions, deletions, and other
				  changes are hereby made to the 2015 International Building Code:
1. Section 101.1
Delete
[NAME OF JURISDICTION];
and
Insert
"State of Maine" in its
				  place.
2. Section 101.4.1
Delete
"International Fuel Gas
				  Code";
and
Insert
"NFPA 54 National Fuel
				  Gas Code: Fire safety codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title
				  25 M.R.S
				  §§2452 and
				  2465
				  " in its place.
3. Section
				101.4.2
Delete
Section 101.4.2
				  "Mechanical" in its entirety, without substitution.
4. Section 101.4.3
Delete
"International Plumbing
				  Code";
and
Insert
"Maine State Plumbing
				  Code, adopted pursuant to Title 32, M.R.S § 3404- B" in its place.
Delete
"International Private
				  Sewage Disposal Codes";
and
Insert
"Maine State Plumbing
				  Code, adopted pursuant to Title 32, M.R.S § 3404- B" in its place.
5. Section 101.4.4
Delete
Section 101.4.4
				  "Property maintenance" in its entirety, without substitution.
6. Section 101.4.5
Delete
"International Fire
				  Code";
and
Insert
"NFPA #1; Fire codes and
				  standards adopted pursuant to Title
				  25 M.R.S.
				  §§2452 and
				  2465
				  " in its place.
7. Section
				102.1
Insert
"No provisions of the
				  MUBEC shall be construed to prohibit the adoption or enforcement of an
				  ordinance of any political subdivision that sets forth provisions for local
				  enforcement of building codes. Such ordinances may include items such as,
				  permits, permit fees, boards of appeals and violations."
8. Section 102.4.1
Delete
Section 102.4.1
9. Section 102.4.2
Delete
section
				  102.4.2
10. Section 102.6
Delete
"International Property
				  Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code";
and
Insert
"NFPA #1; Fire Safety
				  codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title
				  25 M.R.S
				  §§2452 and
				  2465
				  " in its place.
11. Section
				102.6.2
Delete
"International Property
				  Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code";
and
Insert
"NFPA #1; Fire Safety
				  codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title
				  25 M.R.S
				  §§2452 and
				  2465
				  " in its place.
12. Section
				103
Delete
Section 103 "Department
				  of Building Safety" in its entirety, without substitution.
13. Sections 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110,
				111, 112, 115 and 116 and any amendments thereto shall only be applicable:
A. In a municipality with a population of
				4,000 or more residents, beginning:
(1) No
				later than December 1, 2010, if the municipality had previously adopted any
				building code on or before August 1, 2008; or
(2) No later than July 1, 2012, if the
				municipality had not adopted any building code on or before August 1,
				2008.
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All building construction within a municipality of over 4,000
				  inhabitants shall be governed by the MUBEC. All other municipalities shall be
				  governed by the MUBEC or the MUBC as adopted by the municipality. These codes
				  are adopted by the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board pursuant to 10
				  M.R.S. Chapter 1103. The primary objective of the Board is to establish uniform
				  building codes throughout the State of Maine.
This chapter sets forth the standards for the repair,
				  alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of all existing
				  buildings.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The authority for this Chapter is
				  10 M.R.S.
				  §9722, which provides that the Maine
				  Technical Building Codes and Standards Board shall promulgate rules which
				  adopt, amend, and maintain the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code and the
				  Maine Uniform Building Code. A municipality will have up to 90 days after the
				  effective date of this rule to begin enforcement under the 2015
				  code.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
IEBC
. "IEBC" means the 2015
				International Existing Building code, published by the International Code
				Council, Inc.
2.
MUBEC
. "MUBEC" means the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
				adopted pursuant to 10 M.R.S. §9271,
et seq.
3.
MUBC
. "MUBC" means Maine
				Uniform Building Code. "Maine Uniform Building Code" means that portion of the
				Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code that does not contain energy code
				requirements as determined by the board pursuant to section 9722, subsection 6,
				paragraph L.
4.
Technical
				Building Codes and Standards Board
. "Technical Building Codes and
				Standards Board" means the board established pursuant to
				5 M.R.S.
				§12004-G, subsection 5-A and
				10 M.R.S.
				§9722.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Chapters 1-16
				and Appendices A-C of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published
				by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby adopted and incorporated by
				reference.
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Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The following additions, insertions, deletions, and other
				  changes are hereby made to the 2015 International Existing Building
				  Code:
1. Generally all sections
Delete
"International
				  Mechanical Code"
Insert
"applicable state codes
				  and statutes"
2. Generally
				all sections
Delete
"International Fire
				  Code"
Insert
"NFPA #1; Fire code and
				  standards adopted pursuant to Title
				  25 M.R.S.
				  §§2452 and
				  2465
				  "
3. Section 101.1
Delete
[NAME OF JURISDICTION];
and
Insert
"State of Maine" in its
				  place.
4. Section 101.4.3
Insert:
Section 101.4.3 "No
				  provisions of the MUBEC or MUBC shall be construed to prohibit the adoption or
				  enforcement of an ordinance of any political subdivision that sets forth
				  provisions for local enforcement of building codes. Such ordinances may include
				  items such as, permits, permit fees, boards of appeals and violations."
5. Section 103
Delete
Section 103 "Department
				  of Building Safety" in its entirety, without substitution.
6.
Sections 104, 105, 106, 107, 109,
				110, 111, 114, 115, 116, and 117, and any amendments thereto
shall only
				be applicable:
A. In a municipality with a
				population of 4,000 or more residents, beginning:
(1) No later than December 1, 2010, if the
				municipality had previously adopted any building code on or before August 1,
				2008; or
(2) No later than July 1,
				2012, if the municipality had not adopted any building code on or before August
				1, 2008.