Permits, Approvals and Inspections
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Plumbing Inspections

County Office Building, Room G21
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-3620
Fax: 410-887-8081

James "Pat" Cassidy, Code Enforcement Officer III
410-887-3620
jpcassidy@baltimorecountymd.gov                 

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Primary Functions

Licensing Information

Reciprocal Licensing

 Plumber License Applications

Contractors 

  Plumbing Exam Information and Forms    

 Contact Information      

Current and Local Codes

Plumbing Inspections Primary Functions

  • Inspect work performed by licensed contractors to ensure conformity with the plumbing and gas code
  • Investigate plumbing or gas related complaints
  • Interact with contractors, engineers and property owners and answer code compliance questions
  • Issuance of plumbing licenses
  • Administer plumbing exams for licensing new applicants in compliance with the Baltimore County Code Regulations

Procedures for Inspections

  • All types of plumbing and gas installations are to be installed by a contractor licensed in Baltimore County.
  • Repair of faucets and replacement of water closet (toilet) parts do not require a permit.
  • Proper permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of any work.
  • Plumbing permits (PDF) are required for all new installations.

Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) may be downloaded, filled-in, and printed for processing in person or by mail, and/or obtained by visiting:

Room 100, Permit Processing
County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-3900

Additional information required for permit application: 

  • building permit number for residential or commercial building's Use and Occupancy. (Check with your builder for the correct building permit number.)

For information regarding permit fees or inspections and code regulations, please contact Permit Processing at 410-887-3900.

Use Inspection Connection to check the status of your permit.

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Inspection Connection

  • To schedule, reschedule, cancel or inquire about an inspection call 410-887-4638 or go to www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/inspectionconnection and follow prompts.
    • Please have a pencil or pen handy!
    • You will need your permit number.
    • You will need a three-digit inspection code number (provided on the web site or by calling the above number).
  • All plumbing installations require a permit (PDF) and should be inspected.
  • All appointments must be scheduled directly with the district inspector. Inspectors are in the office Monday - Friday between 7:30 - 8 a.m. and again between 3 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Inspectors may be reached at 410-887-3620.

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Licensing

  • Utility licenses expire March 31 every other odd number year.
  • Other plumbing and gas licenses expire April 30 of every other odd number year (2007, 2009, etc.)

Baltimore County recognizes and honors the following state issued licenses:

  • LP Gas Fitters
  • Well Drillers
  • Pump Installers

Licensed Contractors

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All Plumbing Applications

Reciprocal Licensing

Baltimore County Plumbing Board reciprocates plumbing and gas licenses with the following only:

  • Baltimore City (gas only)
  • State of Maryland
  • WSSC

You may download your specific application and mail with requested information to:

County Office Building
Room G21
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Attention: Pat Cassidy
M.S. 1009

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Master Plumber-Gas Fitter License Application (PDF)

  • Requires two years or more as registered journeyman plumber or as journeyman plumber-gas fitter serving under master plumber-gas fitter.
  • Authorizes the holder thereof to secure permits and perform work involving
    • on-site sewer
    • water
    • gas
    • storm-water drainage facilities
    • portable water supply systems
    • on-site utilities and disposal systems in Baltimore County.

Exam - Examination Application for Master Plumber-Gas Fitter License

  • March and September (only - second Friday of the month)
  • four hours
  • Open book

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Master Plumber Reciprocal License Application (PDF)

  • Requires a valid master plumber license issued by another county or municipal corporation of the state if such entity reciprocates with Baltimore County.

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Master Gas Fitter License Application (PDF)

  • Requires at least two years as registered journeyman gas fitter or journeyman plumber-gas fitter serving under a registered master gas fitter or registered master plumber-gasfitter.
  • Authorizes the holder to secure
    • permits
    • perform gas
    • employ registered journeyman gas fitters and apprentices. 

Exam - Master Gas Fitter Exam Application (PDF)

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Limited Master Plumber-Gas Fitter License Application (PDF)

  • May be issued only to person not primarily engaged in plumbing and intends to do plumbing limited to:
    • maintenance and repair
    • alterations
    • minor extensions of existing plumbing systems on the premises of one specific business

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Journeyman Plumber-Gas Fitter License Application (PDF)

  • Requires four years or more in acquiring 7500 working hours of experience (including 1500 hours of classroom plumbing work or study), as a state registered apprentice plumber-gas fitter.
  • Limits holder to performing plumbing and gas work for and under the direction of a registered, licensed master plumber-gas fitter.

Exam - Journeyman Plumber-Gas Fitter License (PDF)

  • February, June and October (only - second Friday of the month)
  • two hours
  • Open book

Journeyman Plumber License (PDF)

  • Requires valid journeyman plumber license issued by another county or municipal corporation of the state if such entity reciprocates with Baltimore County.

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Journeyman Gas Fitter License (PDF)

  • Requires 3,750 work hours over at least two years as an apprentice gas fitter.
  • Eligible to work at the gas business for and under the direction of a registered master gas fitter.

Exam - Journeyman Gas Fitter Exam Application (PDF)

On-site Utility Contractor License (PDF)

  • Issued to official of a business who is entitled to secure permits for on-site work and who installs on-site sewer, water and storm drainage facilities from the county mains to property lines as well as utilities for large projects.

Disposal System Contractor License (PDF)- Exam

  • Installs private disposal systems composed of
    • septic tanks
    • seepage pits
    • filtering beds
    • distribution boxes
    • drain fields
    • secures permits for above mentioned work.

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Water Pump Contractors

  • Grinder Pumps: Plumbers should proceed carefully when hooking up grinder pumps. Read and understand procedures before proceeding to ensure pump is installed before hook-up.

Exam Information

Examinations test for the knowledge of plumbing and gas installations and materials. The Baltimore County Plumbing Code (PDF) effective as of January 3, 2010, adopted the 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code with the 2009 Supplement with amendments.

  • Fee                             $30
  • Test Location            Room G21, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson MD

PDF Exam Applications that may be obtained by examination or reciprocation:

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Contact

Licensed plumbers are encouraged to contact the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections regarding any questions as to the permit procedure and policies and clarification of code requirements.
Please call Pat Cassidy, Plumbing Inspections Coordinator, at 410-887-3620 or contact him by e-mail jpcassidy@baltimorecountymd.gov

Building Plans Review            410-887-3987

Buildings Engineer                 410-887-4585 

Building Permit Processing    410-887-3900

Revised October 19, 2011

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