Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Sections 701 to 704
Sections 701 to 704.
{As in IBC}
(Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. II, ch. 7
in effectBaltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 705 Exterior Walls
Section 705. Exterior Walls
705.1 to 705.4 {As in IBC}
705.5 Fire-resistance ratings.
705.5.1 Exterior walls.
Exterior walls shall be fire resistance rated in accordance with Table 601, based on the type of construction, and Table 705.5, based on the fire separation distance. The required fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation distance of greater than10 feet (3048 mm) shall be rated for exposure to fire from the inside. The required fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation distance of less than or equal to 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be rated for exposure to fire from both sides.
705.5.2 Porch roofs – Abutting.
In new construction, renovation, or replacement of a porch roof that abuts another porch roof fire-retardant-treated wood sheathing shall be installed.
705.6 to 705.11 {As in IBC}
(Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 706 Fire Walls
Section 706. Fire Walls
706.1 to 706.8 {As in IBC}
706.9 Penetrations.
Penetrations through fire walls must comply with § 714 {“Penetrations”} of this Code. Penetrations through party walls are not allowed.
706.10 to 706.11 {As in IBC}
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Sections 707 to 722
Sections 707 to 722.
{As in IBC}
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/II/7Fetched: 10/25/2026