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1 BUILDING, FIRE, AND RELATED CODESOFBALTIMORE CITY2020 EDITION(As Enacted by Ord. 20-361, effective May 18, 2020;and as Last Amended by Ord. 21-054)Published byBALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE REFERENCEA very Aisenstark, Director202110/20/21 Copyright 2021 The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference All rights reserved For information call, write, or fax: Department of Legislative Reference 626 City Hall Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Tel: (410) 396-4730 F Fax: (410) 396-8483 BUILDING, FIRE, AND RELATED CODES OF BALTIMORE CITY2020 EDITIONINTRODUCTORY NOTEThis BFR Codes Article (2020 Edition) comprises the following standards and codes, assupplemented, amended, or otherwise modified by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.

2 Maryland Building Performance Standards / March 2019 International Building Code / 2018 National Electrical Code / 2017 International Fuel Gas Code / 2018 International Mechanical Code / 2018 International Plumbing Code / 2018 International Property Maintenance Code / 2018 International Fire Code / 2018 International Energy Conservation Code / 2018 International Residential Code, 1- and 2- Family Dwellings / 2018 International Green Construction Code / 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code / 2018* * * * * * * * * *TRANSITIONSO rdinance 20-361 became effective May 18, 2020. Sections 3 and 4 of that Ordinance provide for its applicationto preexisting transactions as follows:SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That this Ordinance and the Building, Fire, and RelatedCodes adopted by it apply to all building operations for which a permit application is filed on or after theeffective date of this 4.

3 AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That, except as expressly provided to the contrary in thisOrdinance, any transaction, case, proceeding, investigation, or other matter validly begun before theeffective date of this Ordinance and affected by or flowing from any law amended or repealed by thisOrdinance, and any right, duty, or interest flowing from any ordinance amended or repealed by thisOrdinance, remains valid after the effective date of this Ordinance and may be terminated, completed,enforced, or prosecuted as required or permitted by the prior law as though the amendment or repeal has notoccurred. If any change in nomenclature involves a change in name or designation of any City agency orofficial, the successor agency or official has all the powers and obligations granted the predecessor agencyor OF PARTS, CHAPTERSPART I.

4 MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDSPART II. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEC hapter 1. Scope and AdministrationChapter 2. Definitions; Rules of ConstructionChapter 3. Use and Occupancy ClassificationChapter 4. Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and OccupancyChapter 5. General Building Heights and AreasChapter 6. Types of ConstructionChapter 7. Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesChapter 8. Interior FinishesChapter 9. Fire Protection and Life Safety SystemsChapter 10. Means of EgressChapter 11. {Not Adopted}Chapter 12. Interior EnvironmentChapter 13. Energy EfficiencyChapter 14. Exterior WallsChapter 15. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop StructuresChapter 16. Structural DesignChapter 17. Special Inspections and TestsChapter 18.

5 Soils and FoundationsChapter 19. ConcreteChapter 20. AluminumChapter 21. MasonryChapter 22. SteelChapter 23. WoodChapter 24. Glass and GlazingChapter 25. Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products, and PlasterChapter 26. PlasticChapter 27. ElectricalChapter 28. Mechanical SystemsChapter 29. Plumbing SystemsChapter 30. Elevators and Conveying SystemsChapter 31. Special ConstructionChapter 32. Encroachments into the Public Right-of-WayChapter 33. Safeguards During ConstructionChapter 34. {Not Adopted}Chapter 35. Referenced StandardsChapter 36. Visitability Requirements for Publicly Assisted DwellingsChapter 37. {Vacant}Chapter 38. Traffic Impact and MitigationAppendices A and B. {Not Adopted}Appendix C. Group U Agricultural BuildingsAppendix D.

6 Downtown Fire DistrictAppendix E. {Not Adopted}Appendix F. RodentproofingAppendix G. {Not Adopted}Appendix H. SignsAppendix I. Patio CoversAppendix J. GradingAppendices K to N. {Not Adopted}06/07/20-v-BALTIMORE CITY REVISED CODEPART III. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEI ntroductionChapter 1. GeneralChapter 2. Wiring and ProtectionChapter 3. Wiring Methods and MaterialsChapter 4. Equipment for General UseChapter 5. Special OccupanciesChapter 6. Special EquipmentChapter 7. Special ConditionsChapter 8. Communications SystemsChapter 9. TablesAnnexes A to J. {Not Adopted}PART IV. INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODEC hapter 1. Scope and AdministrationChapter 2. DefinitionsChapter 3. General RegulationsChapter 4. Gas Piping InstallationsChapter 5.

7 Chimneys and VentsChapter 6. Specific AppliancesChapter 7. Gaseous Hydrogen SystemsChapter 8. Referenced StandardsAppendices A to D. {Not Adopted}PART V. INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODEC hapter 1. Scope and AdministrationChapter 2. DefinitionsChapter 3. General RegulationsChapter 4. VentilationChapter 5. Exhaust SystemsChapter 6. Duct SystemsChapter 7. Combustion AirChapter 8. Chimneys and VentsChapter 9. Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel-Burning EquipmentChapter 10. Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure VesselsChapter 11. RefrigerationChapter 12. Hydronic PipingChapter 13. Fuel Oil Piping and StorageChapter 14. Solar Thermal SystemsChapter 15. Referenced StandardsAppendices A and B. {Not Adopted}PART VI. INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODEC hapter 1.

8 Scope and AdministrationChapter 2. DefinitionsChapter 3. General RegulationsChapter 4. Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings06/07/20-vi-BUILDING, FIRE, AND RELATED CODESC hapter 5. Water HeatersChapter 6. Water Supply and DistributionChapter 7. Sanitary DrainageChapter 8. Indirect/Special WasteChapter 9. VentsChapter 10. Traps, Interceptors, and SeparatorsChapter 11. Storm DrainageChapter 12. Special Piping and Storage SystemsChapter 13. Nonpotable Water SystemsChapter 14. Subsurface Landscape Irrigation SystemsChapter 15. Referenced StandardsAppendices A and B. {Not Adopted}Appendix C. Structural SafetyAppendix D. {Not Adopted}Appendix E. Sizing of Water Piping SystemPART VII. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODEC hapter 1.

9 Scope and AdministrationChapter 2. DefinitionsChapter 3. General RequirementsChapter 4. Light, Ventilation, and Occupancy LimitationsChapter 5. Plumbing Facilities and Fixture RequirementsChapter 6. Mechanical and Electrical RequirementsChapter 7. Fire Safety RequirementsChapter 8. Referenced StandardsAppendix A. Boarding StandardPART VIII. INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODEC hapter 1. Scope and AdministrationChapter 2. DefinitionsChapter 3. General RequirementsChapter 4. Emergency Planning and PreparednessChapter 5. Fire Service FeaturesChapter 6. Building Services and SystemsChapter 7. Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesChapter 8. Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and FurnishingsChapter 9. Fire Protection SystemsChapter 10. Means of EgressChapter 11.

10 Construction Requirements for Existing BuildingsChapter 12. Energy SystemsChapters 13 to 19. {Reserved}Chapter 20. Aviation FacilitiesChapter 21. Dry CleaningChapter 22. Combustible Dust-Producing OperationsChapter 23. Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair GaragesChapter 24. Flammable FinishesChapter 25. Fruit and Crop RipeningChapter 26. Fumigation and Thermal FoggingChapter 27. Semiconductor Fabrication FacilitiesChapter 28. Lumber Yards .. and Woodworking FacilitiesChapter 29. Manufacture of Organic Coatings06/07/20-vii-BALTIMORE CITY REVISED CODEC hapter 30. Industrial OvensChapter 31. Tents .. and Other Membrane StructuresChapter 32. High-Piled Combustible StorageChapter 33. Fire Safety During Construction and DemolitionChapter 34.