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Building Plans Review Form Summary

Building Plans Review is responsible for reviewing all new building plans and permits to ensure that construction matches the permit information submitted for approval, as well as adhering to the county codes and standards. The following downloadable PDF forms, recent legislation notices, drawings, and floodplain information, are frequently used in the Building Plans Review process. You may request specific information by downloading the Public Information Act (PIA) Request for Information Form.

***Important Notices*** Be aware of this valuable information when applying for permits. These documents will open in a new window.

1. Notice to all Residential Permit Applicants
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required for Dwellings That Use Fossel Fuels

Inspection Scheduling - Use 'Inspection Connection' to schedule, reschedule or cancel inspections and/or to inquire about permits 24/7.

Forms

Codes

• Baltimore County Building and Fire Codes (Listing)
• Baltimore County Building Code - Bill 49-07
• Baltimore County Fire Prevention Code

Construction

• Construction Drawing (Sample)
• Deck construction Guidelines

Flood Information

• Flood Hazard Area - Typical Home Construction
• Flood Plain Determination for Tank Anchoring and Owner's Flood Plain Certification
• Flood Plain Information / Forms
• Floodplain - Certificate of Acknowledgement 
• Floodplain - Declaration of Land Restriction
• Flood Plain - Non-Conversion Agreement
• Flood Protection Elevation

Retaining Wall Information

• Retaining Wall Checklist
• Retaining Wall Data Sheet
• Retaining Wall - Design Manual

General

• Anchoring Systems for Fuel Tanks (Recommended)
• Bulkhead Detail
• Energy Efficiency Certificate of Compliance
• Excavated Basement - Typical Wall Section
• Joists Spans for Grades & Sizes of Species (maximum)
• Plans Review Data Sheet
  Swimming Pool Requirements - Residential
• Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tub Barrier Requirements
• Window Wells

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Revised June 26, 2009