Contractor Information

Maine DEP Certified Contractor Requirements

As of January 1, 2013 any excavation contractor that engages in an activity that disturbs or displaces more than 1 cubic yard of soil within the Shoreland Zone must ensure that a person certified by the DEP in erosion and sedimentation control practices is on-site.

Attention Contractors and Homeowners

The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) became effective on December 1, 2010. This means that all construction within the State of Maine must be completed to the standards of the MUBEC. The MUBEC is comprised of the following codes, with revisions:

  • 2009 International Building Code
  • 2009 International Existing Building Code
  • 2009 International Residential Code
  • 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2007 ASHRAE Standard 62.1 (Commercial Ventilation)
  • 2007 ASHRAE Standard 62.2 (Residential Ventilation and Air Quality)
  • 2007 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (Energy Standard)
  • 2006 Maine Model Radon Standard ASTM E1465-06

These codes can be purchased online on the International Code Council (ICC) website and the ASHRAE website, or can be viewed at the Fryeburg Public Library.

It is expected that all construction be completed in compliance with the MUBEC, although the Town will not complete inspections of most building elements. The Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules and Internal Plumbing Code will still be enforced through inspections.

If anyone has questions about the MUBEC and compliant construction please contact the CEO.

More information can also be obtained at the following websites: