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Baltimore County Bureau of Plumbing Inspections

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

Primary Functions
Inspection Procedures
Inspection Connection
Plumbing Inspection Fees (PDF)
Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
Plumbing Inspectors' District Map (PDF)
Plumbing Exam Information and Forms
Plumbing Forms

Contact Information
Plumbing Inspections FAQ

Current and Local Codes

Baltimore County Building Code

Bill 85-07 update to the Baltimore County Plumbing Code

Licensing Information

Reciprocal Licensing

Plumber License Applications

Master Plumber-Gasfitter License
Master Plumber License
Master Gasfitter License
Master Limited Plumber-Gasfitter License
Journeyman Plumber-Gasfitter License
Journeyman Plumber License
Journeyman Gasfitter License

Contractors

On-site Utility Contractor
Disposal System Contractor
Water Pump Contractor

All Plumbing Applications

Plumbing Inspections Primary Functions

Procedures for Inspections

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

  1. Please have a pencil or pen handy!
  2. You will need your permit number.
  3. 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 and should be inspected.
  • All appointments must be scheduled directly with the district inspector. Inspectors are in the office Monday through Friday between 7:30 - 8 a.m. and again between 3 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Inspectors may be reached at 410-887-3620.


Licensing

Baltimore County recognizes and honors the following state issued licenses:

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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:
  1. maintenance and repair
  2. alterations
  3. 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

Exam Information

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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Contact

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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