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Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. V, ch. 1
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Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 101 General

Section 101. General 101.1 Title. The regulations contained in this Code constitute and are known as the “Baltimore City Mechanical Code”. 101.1.1 References to “this Code”. Throughout this Part V, all references to “this Code” refer to the Baltimore City Mechanical Code. 101.2 to 101.4 {As in IMC}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 103 Department of Mechanical Inspection

Section 103. Department of Mechanical Inspection 103.1 General. This Code is administered and enforced by the Department of Housing and Community Development and its Commissioner. Accordingly, in this Code: 1. “Department of Mechanical Inspection” or “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development, and 2. “Code Official”, means the Building Official, as defined in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code. 103.2 to 103.3 {Not adopted} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 104 Duties and Powers of Code Official

Section 104. Duties and Powers of Code Official 104.1 to 104.2 {As in IMC} 104.3 Inspections. The Code Official must make all of the required inspections or accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of these inspections must be in writing and signed by a responsible officer of the approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Code Official may engage any expert opinion that the Code Official considers necessary to report on unusual technical issues that arise. 104.4 Right of entry. The Code Official may enter any structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect, subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Official may pursue recourse as provided by law, including § 104 {“...Powers of Building Official”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 104.5 Identification. {As in IMC} 104.6 Notices and orders. The Code Official may issue all notices or orders necessary to ensure compliance with this Code. 104.7 Department records. The Code Official must keep records of all of the Department’s business and activities under this Code. 104.8 Liability. {Not Adopted. See State Courts Article § 5-302} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 105 Approval

Section 105. Approval 105.1 Modifications. {As in IMC} 105.2 Alternative materials and methods. The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, as long as that alternative has been approved. An alternative material or method of construction may be approved if the Code Official finds in writing that, for the purposes intended: 1. the proposed alternative is satisfactory and complies with the intent of this Code, and 2. the material, method, or work offered is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. 105.2.1 Annual permit. {As in IMC} 105.3 to 105.5 {As in IMC}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 106 Permits

Section 106. Permits 106.1 to 106.2 {As in IMC} 106.3 Application for permit. The requirements for obtaining a permit are as set forth in § 105.3 {“Application for permit”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 106.3.1 to 106.3.2 {Not Adopted} 106.4 Permit issuance. {As in IMC} 106.4.1 to 106.4.2 {As in IMC} 106.4.3 Expiration. Unless extended, a permit expires as set forth in § 105.5 {“Expiration; Extension”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 106.4.4 Extension. An expired permit may be extended as provided in § 105.5 {“Expiration; Extension”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 106.4.5 Suspension or revocation. The Building Official may suspend or revoke a permit as provided in § 105.6 {“Suspension or revocation”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 106.4.6 to 106.4.7 {As in IMC} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 109 Fees {As in IMC}

Section 109. Fees {As in IMC} 109.1 Payment of Fees. {As in IMC} 109.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work are as provided in § 109 {“Fees”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 109.3 Permit valuations. {As in IMC} 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. {Not Adopted} 109.5 Related fees. {As in IMC} 109.6 Fee refunds. {Not Adopted} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 113 Administrative and Judicial Review

Section 113. Administrative and Judicial Review 113.1 General. A decision of the Code Official is subject to administrative and judicial review as provided in the Baltimore City Building Code. 113.2 to 113.4 {Not Adopted} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 115 Violations

Section 115. Violations 115.1 to 115.3 {As in IMC} 115.4 Violation penalties. The penalties for a violation of this Code are as provided in § 114 {“Violations”} of the Baltimore City Building Code for a violation of that Code. 115.5 to 115.6 {As in IMC} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part V, Section 116 Stop Work Order

Section 116. Stop Work Order 116.1 Authority. The issuance and enforcement of stop-work orders are as provided in § 115 {“Stop-Work Order”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 116.2 to 116.4 {Not Adopted} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)
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/V/1Fetched: 10/25/2026

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