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Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. X, pt. III, ch. 4

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part X, Section 401 General

Section 401. General 401.1 Application. This chapter controls the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas must meet the provisions of the Floodplain Management Code. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AF&PA PWF. Exception: {As in IRC} 401.2 to 401.4 {As in IRC}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part X, Sections 402 to 403

Sections 402 to 403. {As in IRC}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part X, Section 404 Foundation and Retaining Walls

Section 404. Foundation and Retaining Walls 404.1 Concrete and masonry foundation walls. {As in IRC} 404.1.1 to 404.1.8 {As in IRC} 404.1.9 Isolated masonry piers. {As in IRC} 404.1.9.1 to 404.1.9.4 {As in IRC} 404.1.9.5 Masonry piers in flood hazard areas. {Not Adopted} {Note: For the establishment of Regulated Flood Hazard Areas and the special regulations and limitations governing development within those areas, see the Floodplain Management Code, City Code Article 7 {“Natural Resources”}, Division I {“Floodplain Management”}.} 404.2 to 404.5 {As in IRC} 404.6 Underpinning. Underpinning foundation walls must be in accordance with Baltimore City Building Code § 1804.1.1 {“Underpinning foundation walls”}.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part X, Sections 405 to 407

Sections 405 to 407. {As in IRC}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part X, Section 408 Under-Floor Space

Section 408. Under-Floor Space 408.1 to 408.6 {As in IRC} 408.7 Flood resistance. {Not Adopted} {Note: For the establishment of Regulated Flood Hazard Areas and the special regulations and limitations governing development within those areas, see the Floodplain Management Code, City Code Article 7 {“Natural Resources”}, Division I {“Floodplain Management”}.}

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/III/4Fetched: 10/25/2026