Building Engineer

Donald E. Brand, P.E.
Room 105
County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
410 887-3353
dbrand@baltimorecountymd.gov

The primary responsibility of the buildings engineer is to:

• interpret and enforce the Baltimore County building codes (PDF), and other related codes
• oversee
  • Bureau of Building Plans Review
  • Electrical Administrative and Plumbing Boards
  • Plumbing Code Committee

Bill 85-07 (PDF), is effective as of December 30, 2007. This legislation updates the 2003 edition of the Baltimore County Plumbing Code by adopting the 2006 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code along with the 2007 NSPC Amendments and local amendments. Local amendments contain local practices and requirements in conformance with local conditions. Any comments should be submitted to the Baltimore County Council, 400 Washington Avenue, Room 205, Towson MD 21204.

Floodplain Information
If you are building or renovating in a waterfront or stream area, the floodplain regulations can be confusing. Here are some of the questions, guidelines and forms that people frequently request.

Obtain specific information about and from Permits and Development Management with the Public Information Act (PIA) Form (PDF).

Download the Baltimore County Building Code (PDF).

Adopted Design Manual Changes - The Design Division of the Baltimore County Bureau of Engineering and Construction has adopted changes to the portions of the "Design Manual - Chapter on Structures" (PDF) regarding retaining walls referred to in the Baltimore County Building Code, Section 1806.2.

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Revised January 16, 2007