Baltimore Housing & Community Development
Baltimore, MD
Avg Review
30d
Rejection Rate
48%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Baltimore Type I Hood
2018 IMC w/ MD amendments (COMAR 09.12.01) / NFPA 96Type I hoods per IMC with Maryland amendments. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF heavy duty. Makeup air required. MD energy code applies.
Examiner Note: Baltimore Housing follows MD amendments via COMAR. Verify Maryland-specific mechanical provisions.
Common rejection: Makeup air not shown; MD energy code compliance not documented
Correction: Show makeup air on roof plan per IMC/COMAR. Include MD energy code compliance documentation for kitchen HVAC.
Fire Suppression — Baltimore NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / Baltimore City Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Baltimore City Fire Marshal reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station.
Examiner Note: Baltimore fire marshal review is separate from housing department permit. Submit fire plans to fire marshal.
Common rejection: Fire plans not submitted to Baltimore fire marshal; suppression documents incomplete
Correction: Submit fire plans to Baltimore City Fire Marshal. Show UL 300 system, gas shutoff, and pull station on FP-1.
Plumbing — Baltimore Grease Interceptor
2018 IPC w/ MD amendments / Baltimore DPWGrease interceptor per IPC with MD amendments. Baltimore DPW reviews FOG compliance. 3-comp sink. Handwash within 25 feet.
Examiner Note: Baltimore DPW has FOG program. Submit interceptor details to DPW.
Common rejection: DPW FOG review not submitted; interceptor sizing missing
Correction: Submit interceptor to Baltimore DPW FOG program. Show sizing on P-1 per IPC/MD amendments.
Electrical — Baltimore Kitchen Circuits
2017 NEC w/ MD amendments / COMAR 09.12.01NEC with MD amendments. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect. MD master electrician license required.
Examiner Note: Baltimore requires MD master electrician license on application.
Common rejection: MD electrical license not on application; GFCI not shown
Correction: Include MD master electrician license. Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Show emergency disconnect.
Health — Baltimore Food Facility
COMAR 10.15.03 / Baltimore City Health DeptBaltimore City Health Department reviews food facility plans per COMAR. Handwash, 3-comp sink, FRP, sealed floors. Separate health permit.
Examiner Note: Baltimore Health requires separate plan review. 3-4 week turnaround. Submit early.
Common rejection: Health department review not submitted; kitchen finishes not specified
Correction: Submit food facility plan to Baltimore City Health per COMAR 10.15.03. Specify finishes on A-series sheets.
Structural — Baltimore Loads
2018 IBC w/ MD amendments / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category A/B for Baltimore. Snow load 25 PSF. Equipment anchorage. MD PE required. Older buildings may have lead paint and structural limitations.
Examiner Note: Baltimore Housing may require structural investigation for older buildings. MD PE stamp required.
Common rejection: Structural calculations not by MD PE; existing building capacity not verified
Correction: Provide MD PE-stamped calculations. For older buildings, include structural investigation report.
ADA — Baltimore Accessible Design
2018 IBC Ch. 11 w/ MD amendments / ADA 2010IBC Chapter 11 with MD amendments. Accessible route 36-inch clear. Accessible restroom. MD follows federal ADA closely.
Examiner Note: Baltimore follows MD accessibility requirements. Standard ADA compliance.
Common rejection: Accessible route not shown; restroom accessibility incomplete
Correction: Show accessible route on A-1. Detail restroom per IBC Ch. 11.
Egress — Baltimore Exit Requirements
2018 IBC §1006 / §1017 w/ MD amendmentsIBC egress with MD amendments. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power.
Examiner Note: Baltimore follows IBC egress with MD amendments.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; exit signs not on emergency power
Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show exit signs on emergency power.