Stop-Work Order
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 115
in effectSection 115. Stop-Work Order
115.1 Authority. {As in IBC}
115.2 Issuance.
The stop-work order must be in writing and state the reason for the order. It must be posted on the property. On posting, the cited work must immediately cease. Written notice of the stop-work order must be sent by first class and certified mail to the owner of the property involved.
115.3 Emergencies. {As in IBC}
115.4 Failure to comply. {As in IBC}
115.5 Removal, etc., of posted notice.
Until the Building Official so authorizes, no person may remove, deface, damage, or change any notice, poster, or sign placed under this section on any land, structure, or other object.
(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/II/115Fetched: 10/25/2026