Building Permits Information and Forms

The Baltimore County Department of Pemits and Development publishes downloadable forms (PDF) and building code / construction information (PDF) used in the permit process.

Inspection Scheduling - Use the 'Inspection Connection' to schedule, reschedule, cancel, and inquire about an inspection for your building, electrical, or plumbing permit.

***Important Notices***

• To all Residential Permit Applicants  (PDF)
  
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required (PDF) - effective January 1, 2008

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Permit Forms

• Affirmation of Landowner 
• Appeal Fees
• Electrical Application
• Energy Efficiency Certificate of Compliance
• Facts You Should Know Before Proceeding
• Fire Hydrant Connection Permit & Regulations
• Flood Plain Determination for Tank Anchoring and Owner's Flood Plain Certification
• Grinder Pump Installation - Concord
• Grinder Pump Installation - Freemire
• Ground Water Management - Removal
• Perc Application Checklist
• Plans Review Data Sheet
• Plot Plan
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Power of Attorney
• Reserve Capacity Certification
• Residential Swimming Pool Requirements
• Retaining Wall Review Notification Guidelines
• Sediment and Erosion Control Standard Plan
• Shed and Accessory Storage Structure
• Tank Application Supplemental Data

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Building Code / Construction Information

• Anchoring Systems for Fuel Tanks (Recommended)
• Baltimore County Building Code (PDF)
• Deck Construction Guidelines-Brochure
• Joists Spans for Grades & Sizes of Species (Maximum)
• Residential Wood Frame Construction- Center Girder Spans (allowable)
• Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tub Barrier Requirements 

Building Permits FAQ

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Revised September 21, 2007