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 - effective January 1, 2008

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

Forms

• Anchoring Systems for Fuel Tanks (Recommended)
  
  
• Bulkhead Detail
  
  
• Baltimore County Building and Fire Codes (Listing)
  
  
• Baltimore County Building Code - Bill 49-07
  
  
• Baltimore County Fire Prevention Code
  
  
• Construction Drawing (Sample)
  
  
• Deck construction Guidelines
  
  
• Energy Efficiency Certificate of Compliance
  
  
• Excavated Basement - Typical Wall Section
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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 September 21, 2007