Can anyone tell me the "frost line" for the area of Cumberland, Maryland or a close to it area?

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Can anyone tell me the "frost line" for the area of Cumberland, Maryland or a close to it area?

I need to know for burying a drain pipe.

2007-11-01 15:38:27 · 3 answers · asked by newjediorder_1221 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

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You should be safe at about 30".

2007-11-01 15:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

According to this:

http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/citygovt/minutes/min2001-list/2001minutes/2001minutes_10.html

they reduced it from 36" to 30". To be sure, you should call the local building department; but if all you're putting in is a drain pipe (nothing that requires permit/inspection) I would think 30" is fine. Here in Leesburg VA it's 24".

2007-11-01 23:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Gary B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Normally your town building codes will determine this. Call the town and speak to the building inspector.

2007-11-01 22:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Maggie Jeans 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋