Frost line depth in Queen Anne's County, MD

How deep the ground freezes in Queen Anne's County, MD

16 in. Dig to 16 in, just below the frost. Nearest NOAA station: Chestertown, 11.9 mi.

Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.

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