Permits, Approvals and Inspections
Permits and Licenses
Building Permit Processing
Douglas A. Swam, Permit Services Supervisor
Room 100
County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-3900
410-337-5039 (FAX)
paipermits@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Important Notices
- Automatic Fire Sprinklers Required for New 1 and 2-Story Family Dwellings, effective January 1, 2011 (PDF)
- Information Regarding Carbon Monoxide and CO Detectors
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required (PDF - opens new window)
Pattern Book (PDF) - Permit Process For A Lot In A Development To Get A Building Permit - (Effective July 1, 2010)
Inspection Scheduling - Use 'Inspection Connection' to Schedule inspections and/or inquire about permits 24/7.
Permits provide for the:
- Processing of applications/forms for building, electrical, and plumbing permits
- Acceptance of deposits for water and sewer connections contained in public works agreements
- Processing of applications for water services, which are prepared and forwarded to the Department of Public Works and the Baltimore City Bureau of Water Supply
- Processing of records relating to receipt of revenues for the issuance of licenses and permits
- Processing of the cost of sewer installations
- Processing of other information
Appeal Fees (PDF)
Building Code (PDF)
Adopted Design Manual Changes (retaining walls in the Building Code)
Energy Conservation Information/Forms
- Residential Energy Conservation Code Introduction (PDF)
- Energy Efficiency Certificate of Compliance (PDF)
- Building Thermal Envelope - One-Story Additions 600 Square Feet or Less (PDF)
- Notice to Residential Permit Applicants Regarding Construction Documentation (PDF)
Revised February 7, 2012
