Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part VIII, Section 503
in effectSection 503. Fire Apparatus Access Roads
503.1 Where required. {As in IFC}
503.2 Specifications.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8.
503.2.1 Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
Exceptions: Public streets shall be in accordance with the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide.
503.2.2 to 503.2.8 {As in IFC}
503.3 to 503.6 {As in IFC}
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/building-codes/VIII/503Fetched: 10/25/2026