Mechanical Systems

Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. II, ch. 28

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Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2801 General

Section 2801. General 2801.1 Scope – General. Mechanical appliances, equipment, and systems must be constructed. installed, and maintained in accordance with: 1. the International Mechanical Code (2021 Edition), as modified by Part V of this Code, and 2. the International Fuel Gas Code (2021 Edition), as modified by Part IV of this Code. 2801.2 Scope – Chimneys, fireplaces, barbecues. Masonry chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues must comply with: 1. Chapter 21 {“Masonry”} of this Code, and 2. the International Mechanical Code (2021 Edition), as modified by Part V of this Code. (Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2802 Permits

Section 2802. Permits 2802.1 Permit required. Unless specifically excepted by this Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article, no heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration (“HVACR”) work may be undertaken before the Building Official has issued a permit for that work. 2802.2 Applications. The application for an HVACR work permit must bear the name and address of the insured, licensed HVACR contractor responsible for all work to be done under the permit. 2802.3 To whom issued. A permit may be issued only: 1. to a master HVACR contractor licensed to do business in the City, 2. to a master restricted HVACR contractor licensed to do business in the City, 3. to a limited HVACR contractor licensed to do business in the City, 4. to a journeyman HVACR contractor licensed to do business in the City, or 5. to a journeyman restricted HVACR contractor licensed to do business in the City.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2803 Licensing Requirements

Section 2803. Licensing Requirements 2803.1 Licenses and supervision required. No person may provide HVACR services or otherwise engage in any HVACR work unless the person: 1. is licensed to do so in accordance with State law, and 2. is insured or working under the direct supervision of an insured, licensed HVACR contractor.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Chapter 28 (introductory text) Introductory text

Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems {MBPS Modification – The subject matter of this Chapter is not within the scope of the Maryland Building Performance Standards. See the Fuel Gas Code and Mechanical Code in Parts IV and V of this Article, and the mechanical code adopted under State Business Regulation Article § 9A-205.}

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/28Fetched: 10/25/2026