City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 13-13. Building and construction requirements.

(a) In general.

Every peep show establishment must comply with the building and construction requirements of this section, in addition to any other applicable requirements of the Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article of Baltimore City.

(b) Booth construction.

Each booth in which a peep show device is located must be constructed of:

(1) not less than 1-hour fire-resistive material; or

(2) other materials approved by the Fire Department.

(c) Booth Size.

(1) Each booth in which a peep show device is located must contain at least 24 square feet.

(2) The viewing area must be of a size and arrangement that will assure the inability of more than 1 person to use the device at the same time.

(d) Aisle widths.

The aisles of any room in which a peep show device is located must be at least 36 inches wide.

(e) Ingress and egress.

For each room in which a peep show device is located, ingress and egress must be provided by:

(1) at least 2 doorways that are each at least 36 inches wide; or

(2) 1 doorway that meets all of the requirements of the Baltimore City Building Code and other ordinances and regulations of the City for 1 exit.

(f) Doorways to be unlocked and signed.

(1) Every doorway that provides ingress to a room in which a peep show device is located must remain unlocked during business hours.

(2) Every doorway that provides egress from a room in which a peep show device is located must be provided with an internally illuminated exit sign.

(g) Light levels.

A light level sufficient to insure clear visibility and to permit patrons to read a newspaper must be maintained in every area of a peep show establishment to which the public is admitted.