# COMAR 05.04.02.07: COMAR 05.04.02.07. Materials and Products

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_07

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 05.04.02.07
- **Heading:** COMAR 05.04.02.07. Materials and Products
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 05 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / Subtitle 04 SPECIAL LOAN PROGRAMS / Chapter 02 Housing Rehabilitation Program—Applicable Codes and Standards / COMAR 05.04.02.07

## Text

A. Objective. The objective is to provide materials of such kind and quality as to assure that the dwelling will provide appropriate structural strength, adequate resistance to weather and moisture, and reasonable durability and economy of maintenance.
B. Quality of Materials and Products. All materials and products used as replacements or additions in rehabilitation construction shall be of good quality. Second-hand materials which meet the standards for new materials may be used when approved by the proper local authority. The suitability of special materials and products not conforming to a national standard shall be determined by the proper authority, after an evaluation of its properties and performance characteristics.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 05.04.02.01 COMAR 05.04.02.01. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_01.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.02 COMAR 05.04.02.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_02.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.03 COMAR 05.04.02.03. General Acceptability Criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_03.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.04 COMAR 05.04.02.04. Site Criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_04.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.05 COMAR 05.04.02.05. Building Planning](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_05.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.06 COMAR 05.04.02.06. Fire Protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_06.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.07 COMAR 05.04.02.07. Materials and Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_07.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.08 COMAR 05.04.02.08. Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_08.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.09 COMAR 05.04.02.09. Exterior and Interior Finishes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_09.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.10 COMAR 05.04.02.10. Mechanical Equipment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_10.md)
- [COMAR 05.04.02.11 COMAR 05.04.02.11. Maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_05_04_02_11.md)

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