City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 4-8. Requisites for occupancy permit.

(a) Elevation Certificate.

An occupancy permit issued by the Building Official:

(1) is required for all new construction and substantial improvements in the Floodplain District; and

(2) may not be issued until the Building Official has been provided with an elevation certificate that certifies the "as-built" elevations of the new construction or substantial improvements.

(b) Dry Floodproofing Certificate.

When applicable, a dry floodproofing certificate is also required prior to the approval of the occupancy permit.