Building Plans Review Form Summary

Building Plans Review:

• Reviews all new building plans and permits
• Ensures that construction matches the permit information submitted for approval
• Ensures adherence to the county codes and standards
• Utilizes the following downloadable PDF forms
  
  • Recent legislation notices
  • Codes
  • Construction
  • Energy Conservation
  • Flood Information
  • Retaining Wall
  • General
• Encourages request for specific information Public Information Act (PIA) Request for Information Form (PDF).

***Important Notices*** - Valuable information for applying for permits

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• Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Required for New 1 and 2-Story Family Dwellings, effective January 1, 2011 (PDF)
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required for Dwellings That Use Fossel Fuels (PDF)

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) (PDF)
• Baltimore County Building Code - Bill 47-10
• Baltimore County Fire Prevention Code

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Construction

• Construction Drawing (Sample) (PDF)
• Deck construction Guidelines (PDF)

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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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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  (PDF)
• Floodplain - Declaration of Land Restriction (PDF)
• Flood Plain - Non-Conversion Agreement (PDF)
• Flood Protection Elevation

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Retaining Wall Information

• Retaining Wall Checklist (PDF)
• Retaining Wall Data Sheet (PDF)
• Retaining Wall - Design Manual (PDF)

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General

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

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Revised July 28, 2011

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