Cleanouts
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part VI, Section 708
in effectSection 708. Cleanouts
708.1 Cleanouts required. {As in IPC}
708.1.1 to 708.1.6 {As in IPC}
708.1.7 Manholes. {As in IPC}
708.1.7.1 DPW Guidelines.
Manhole construction must comply with the Department of Public Work’s guidelines and standards.
708.1.8 to 708.1.11 {As in IPC}
708.1.12 Ceiling spaces.
Cleanouts are not permitted in ceiling spaces.
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/VI/708Fetched: 10/25/2026