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Purpose:
The Office of Plan Review performs the review for building code
compliance during the permitting process. The construction plans, or
blueprints, are examined by technical staff for such items as properly sized
lumber and building materials, adequate light and ventilation, energy
conservation, required clearances, and egress (safe exit ways).
Submittal Requirements: For
residential construction, Plan Review Submittal
Checklists are available to ensure that plans submitted for a
building permit application are adequate for review. In some instances, the
Plan Reviewer may ask an applicant to provide more information to help them
evaluate safety aspects of the project or demonstrate structural integrity of
the proposed work. With complex work or intricate construction aspects,
professionally prepared drawings may be required. Two sets of plans are
required for submittal. One set is retained by the Department of Permits and
Inspections, and one set is returned to the applicant with comments.
For non-residential (commercial) construction projects,
plans are required to be signed and sealed by a licensed Maryland Architect
or Engineer. Three sets of plans are required for submittal. One set is
retained by the Department of Permits and Inspection, the Office of Life
Safety retains another, and one set is returned to the applicant with
comments.
Review Time: Plans
are reviewed according to the established Plan Review
Timeframes. During the review, if it is determined additional
information is required to complete the review; a “Hold Notice” is mailed to
the applicant. When the additional information is received, the review is
continued.
Codes in Effect: To
view a list of the current codes in effect:
Current Codes
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