City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

Building, Fire, and Related Codes of Baltimore City 2024 Edition

Editor's Notes

Introductory Note

This BFR Codes Article (2024 Edition) comprises the following standards and codes, as supplemented, amended, or otherwise modified by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore:

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Transitions

Ordinance 24-341 became effective May 22, 2024. Sections 2 and 3 of that Ordinance provide for its application to preexisting transactions as follows:

Section 3. And be it further ordained, That this Ordinance and the Building, Fire, and Related Codes adopted by it apply to all building operations for which a permit application is filed on or after the effective date of this Ordinance.

Section 4. And be it further ordained, That, except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Ordinance, any transaction, case, proceeding, investigation, or other matter validly begun before the effective date of this Ordinance and affected by or flowing from any law amended or repealed by this Ordinance, and any right, duty, or interest flowing from any ordinance amended or repealed by this Ordinance, remains valid after the effective date of this Ordinance and may be terminated, completed, enforced, or prosecuted as required or permitted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 not occurred. If any change in nomenclature involves a change in name or designation of any City agency or official, the successor agency or official has all the powers and obligations granted the predecessor agency or official.