Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part X, Section 313
in effectSection 313. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
313.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems required.
An approved automatic residential fire sprinkler system must be installed in any new:
1. townhouse, or
2. 1- or 2-family dwelling.
313.2 Design and installation.
Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses and 1-and 2-family dwellings must be designed and installed in accordance with Baltimore City Building Code § 903.3 {“Installation requirements”}.
313.3 DPW regulations.
In accordance with its {rules and} regulations, the Department of Public Works must require minimum service sizes for water lines and meters for buildings with sprinklers.
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/X/313Fetched: 10/25/2026