Permits, Approvals and Inspections
Building Permits Information and Forms
The Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections publishes downloadable PDF forms, building code / construction information and Energy Conservation Information /Forms used in the permit process. Applications for Building Permits may be applied for in person:
Room 100, County Office Building111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Further information can be obtained by call Permit Processing at 410-887-3900.
Inspection Scheduling - Use the 'Inspection Connection' to schedule, reschedule, cancel, and inquire about an inspection for your building, electrical, or plumbing permit.
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***Important Notices***
- Automatic Fire Sprinklers Required for New 1 and 2-Story Family Dwellings, effective January 1, 2011
- To all Residential Permit Applicants (PDF)
Permit Forms / Information
- Affirmation of Landowner
- Appeal Fees
- Electrical Application
- 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
- Ground Water Management - Removal
- Pattern Book - Permit Process For a Lot in a Development
- Perc Application Checklist
- Plans Review Data Sheet
- Plot Plan
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Power of Attorney
- Residential Swimming Pool Requirements
- Retaining Wall Data Sheet
- Retaining Wall Checklist
- Retaining Wall - Design Manual
- Retaining Wall Review Notification Guidelines
- Sediment and Erosion Control - Standard Letter - All Other Permits Under 20,000 square feet
- Sediment and Erosion Control - Standard Letter - Only for Single-Family Dwelling Permits Under 30,000 square feet
- Shed and Accessory Storage Structure
Building Code / Construction Information
- Anchoring Systems for Fuel Tanks (Recommended)
- Baltimore County Building Code
- 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
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 all Residential Permit Applicants (PDF)
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Revised November 11, 2011
