Scope and Administration

Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. IX-B, ch. 1

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 101 Scope and General Requirements

Section 101. Scope and General Requirements 101.1 Title. The regulations contained in this Code constitute and are known as the “Baltimore City Energy Conservation Code – Residential Provisions”. 101.1.1 References to “this Code”. Throughout this Part IX-B, all references to “this Code” refer to the Baltimore City Energy Conservation Code – Residential Provisions. 101.2 to 101.5 {As in IECC-R} 101.6 Administration. This Code is administered and enforced by the Department of Housing and Community Development and its Commissioner. Accordingly, in this Code: 1. “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.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 102 Alternative Materials, Methods, and Insulating Systems

Section 102. Alternative Materials, Methods, and Insulating Systems 102.1 General. 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 may be approved if the Code Official finds in writing that, for the purpose intended: 1. the proposed alternative is satisfactory and complies with the intent of this Code, and 2. the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. 102.1.1 Above code programs. {As in IECC-R}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 103 Construction Documents

Section 103. Construction Documents {As in IECC-R}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 104 Permits and fees

Section 104. Permits and fees 104.1 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. 104.2 Expiration of permit. Unless extended, a permit expires as set forth in § 105.5 {“Expiration; extension ...”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 104.3 Extension. A permit may be extended as provided in § 105.5 {“Expiration; extension ...”} of the Baltimore City Building Code. 104.4 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. 104.5 Fee schedule. The fee for each permit is as set forth in § 109 {“Fees”} of the Baltimore City Building Code.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 105 Inspections

Section 105. Inspections 105.1 General. {As in IECC-R} 105.1.1 Code Official’s powers and duties. 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. 105.1.2 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. 105.2 to 105.7 {As in IECC-R}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 106 Notice of Approval

Section 106. Notice of Approval {As in IECC-R} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 107 Validity

Section 107. Validity {As in IECC-R} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 108 Referenced Standards

Section 108. Referenced Standards {As in IECC-R} (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 109 Stop Work Order {Not Adopted; See § 112.2 of this Chapter}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 110 Board of Appeals {Not Adopted; See §113 of this Chapter}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 111 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Section 112 Violations

Section 112. Violations 112.1 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. 112.2 Stop-work orders. The issuance and enforcement of stop-work orders are as provided in § 115 {“Stop-Work Order”} of the Baltimore City Building Code.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, 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.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part IX-B, Chapter 1 (introductory text) Introductory text

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration {MBPS Modifications – Additional requirements concerning energy conservation for structures may be found in the Energy Conservation Building Standards, State Public Utility Companies Article §§ 7-401 to 7408.}

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/IX-B/1Fetched: 10/25/2026