Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Sections 695.1 to 695.2
Sections 695.1 to 695.2.
{As in NEC}
Fire Pumps
Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. III, ch. 6, art. 695
in effectBaltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Section 695.3 Power Source(s) for Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps. {Introductory paragraph as in NEC}
Section 695.3. Power Source(s) for Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps. {Introductory paragraph as in NEC}
(A) - (C) {As in NEC}
(D) On-Site Standby Generator as Alternate Source. {Introductory paragraph as in NEC}
(1) Capacity. {As in NEC}
(2) Connection.
A tap ahead of the generator disconnecting means is required.
(3) Adjacent Disconnects.
The requirements of § 430.113 of this Code apply.
(E) - (I) {As in NEC}
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Sections 695.4 to 695.5
Sections 695.4 to 695.5.
{As in NEC}
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Section 695.6 Power Wiring. {Introductory paragraph as in NEC}
Section 695.6. Power Wiring. {Introductory paragraph as in NEC}
(A) Supply Conductors. {As in NEC}
(1) - (2) {As in NEC}
Exception to (A)(2)(4): {Not Adopted}
(B) - (J) {As in NEC}
(Ord. 24-341 Section 1.)
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Sections 695.7 to 695.10
Sections 695.7 to 695.10.
{As in NEC}
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Section 695.12 Equipment Location.
Section 695.12. Equipment Location.
(A) - (F) {As in NEC}
(G) Fire Pump Location.
Fire pump and associated equipment must be located in a separate room that is enclosed with 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire-separation assemblies.
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Section 695.14 Control Wiring.
Section 695.14. Control Wiring.
{As in NEC}
Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part III, Section 695.15 Surge Protection.
Section 695.15. Surge Protection.
{As in NEC}
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/III/6/695Fetched: 10/25/2026