County Office Building, Room G21
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
410-88-3620
Fax: 410-887-8081
John Altmeyer, Supervisor
James "Pat" Cassidy, Plumbing Inspections Coordinator
410-887-3620
jpcassidy@baltimorecountymd.gov
- Inspect work performed by licensed contractors to ensure conformity with the plumbing and gasfitting 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 gasfitting 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 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
- 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).
- Utility licenses expire March 31 every other odd number year.
- Other plumbing and gasfitting licenses expire April 30 of every other odd number year (2007, 2009, etc.)
Baltimore County recognizes and honors the following state issued licenses:
- LP Gasfitters
- Well Prillers
- Pump Installers
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Reciprocal Licensing
Baltimore County Plumbing Board reciprocates plumbing and gasfitting 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-Gasfitter License Application (PDF)
- Requires two (2) years or more as registered journeyman plumber or as journeyman plumber-gasfitter serving under master plumber-gasfitter.
- Authorizes the holder thereof to secure permits and perform work involving
- on-site sewer
- water
- gas
- stormwater drainage facilities
- portable water supply systems
- on-site utilities and disposal systems in Baltimore County.
Exam - Examination Application for Master Plumber-Gasfitter License
- March and September (only - second Friday of the month)
- 4 hours
- Open book
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Master Plumber Reciprocal License Application
- 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 Gasfitter License Application
- Requires at least two (2) years as registered journeyman gasfitter or journeyman plumber-gasfitter serving under a registered master gasfitter or registered master plumber-gasfitter.
- Authorizes the holder to secure
- permits
- perform gasfitting
- employ registered journeyman gasfitters and apprentices.
Exam - Master Gasfitter Exam Application
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Limited Master Plumber-Gasfitter License Application
- 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-Gasfitter License Application
- Requires four (4) 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-gasfitter.
- Limits holder to performing plumbing and gasfitting work for and under the direction of a registered, licensed master plumber-gasfitter.
Exam - Journeyman Plumber-Gasfitter License
- February, June and October (only - second Friday of the month)
- 2 hours
- Open book
Journeyman Plumber License
- 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 Gasfitter License
- Requires 3,750 work hours over at least 2 years as an apprentice gasfitter.
- Eligible to work at the gasfitting business for and under the direction of a registered master gasfitter.
Exam - Journeyman Gasfitter Exam Application
On-site Utility Contractor License
- 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 - 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.
Examinations test for the knowledge of plumbing and gasfitting installations and materials. The Baltimore County Plumbing Code (PDF) effective as of December 30, 2007, adopted the 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code with the 2007 Supplement with amendments.
- Fee $25
- Test Location Room G21, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson MD
Exam Applications that may be obtained by examination or reciprocation:
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Licensed plumbers are encouraged to contact the Department of Permits and Development Management 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
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Revised January 21, 2008
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