Part IV
International Fuel Gas Code
§ 4-101. City adoption
(a) In general.
The International Fuel Gas Code (2021 Edition) is adopted as part of the Building, Fire, and Related Codes of Baltimore City, subject to the additions, deletions, amendments, and other modifications contained in this Part IV.
(b) Codification.
Unless otherwise specified, chapter and section numbers in this Part IV refer to the chapter and section numbers of the International Fuel Gas Code.
§ 4-102. City modifications.
The additions, deletions, amendments, and other modifications adopted by the City are as follows:
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Section 101. General
101.1 Title.
The regulations contained in this Code constitute and are known as the "Baltimore City Fuel Gas Code".
101.1.1 References to "this Code".
Throughout this Part IV, all references to "this Code" refer to the Baltimore City Fuel Gas Code.
101.2 to 101.5 {As in IFGC}
Section 102. Applicability {As in IFGC}
Section 103. Department of Inspection
103.1 General.
This Code is administered and enforced by the Department of Housing and Community Development and its Commissioner. Accordingly, in this Code:
1. "Department of Inspection" or "Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development, and
2. "Code Official", means the Building Official, as defined in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.
103.2 to 103.3 {Not Adopted}
Section 104. Duties and Powers of Code Official
104.1 to 104.2 {As in IFGC}
104.3 Inspections.
The Code Official must make all of the required inspections or accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of these inspections must be in writing and signed by a responsible officer of the approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Code Official may engage any expert opinion that the Code Official considers necessary to report on unusual technical issues that arise.
104.4 Right of entry.
The Code Official may enter any structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect, subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Official may pursue recourse as provided by law, including § 104 {"... Powers of Building Official"} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
104.5 Identification. {As in IFGC}
104.6 Notices and orders.
The Code Official may issue all notices or orders necessary to ensure compliance with this Code.
104.7 Department records.
The Code Official must keep records of all of the Department's business and activities under this Code.
104.8 Liability. {Not Adopted. See State Courts Article § 5-302}
Section 105. Approval
105.1 Modifications. {As in IFGC}
105.2 Alternative materials and methods.
The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, as long as that alternative has been approved. An alternative material or method of construction may be approved if the Code Official finds in writing that, for the purpose intended:
1. the proposed alternative is satisfactory and complies with the intent of this Code, and
2. the material, method, or work offered is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.
105.2.1 Research reports. {As in IFGC}
105.3 to 105.5 {As in IFGC}
Section 106. Permits
106.1 to 106.2 {As in IFGC}
106.3 Application for permit.
The requirements for obtaining a permit are as set forth in § 105.3 {"Application for permit"} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
106.3.1 to 106.3.2 {Not Adopted}
106.4 Preliminary inspection. {As in IFGC}
106.5 Permit issuance. {As in IFGC}
106.5.1 to 106.5.2 {As in IFGC}
106.5.3 Expiration.
Unless extended, a permit expires as set forth in § 105.5 {"Expiration; Extension"} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
106.5.4 Extension.
A permit may be extended as provided in § 105.5 {"Expiration; Extension"} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
106.5.5 Suspension or revocation.
The Building Official may suspend or revoke a permit as provided in § 105.6 {"Suspension or revocation"} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
106.5.6 to 106.5.7 {As in IFGC}
Section 107. Construction Documents {As in IFGC}
Section 108. Notice of Approval {As in IFGC}
Section 109. Fees {As in IFGC}
109.1 Payment of Fees. {As in IFGC}
109.2 Fee schedule.
The fees for work are as set forth in § 109 {"Fees”} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
109.3 Permit valuations. {As in IFGC}
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. {Not Adopted}
109.5 Related fees. {As in IFGC}
109.6 Fee refunds. {Not Adopted}
Section 110. Service Utilities {As in IFGC}
Section 111. Temporary Equipment, Systems, and Uses {As in IFGC}
Section 112. Inspections and Testing {As in IFGC}
Section 113. Administrative and Judicial Review
113.1 General.
A decision of the Code Official is subject to administrative and judicial review as provided in the Baltimore City Building Code.
113.2 to 113.4 {Not Adopted}
Section 114. Board of Appeals {Not Adopted}
Section 115. Violations
115.1 to 115.3 {As in IFGC}
115.4 Violation penalties.
The penalties for a violation of this Code are as provided in § 114 {"Violations”} of the Baltimore City Building Code for a violation of that Code.
115.5 to 115.6 {As in IFGC}
Section 116. Stop Work Order
116.1 General.
The issuance and enforcement of stop-work orders are as provided in § 115 {"Stop-Work Order”} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
116.2 to 116.4 {Not Adopted}
Chapter 2
Definitions
Section 201. General
201.1 to 201.2 {As in IFGC}
201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
If a term is not defined in this Code and is defined in the Baltimore City Building Code or in one or another of the standards and codes listed in § 101.4 {"Referenced Codes"} of the Baltimore City Building Code, the term has the meaning given to it in that code or standard.
201.4 Terms not defined. {As in IFGC}
Section 202. General Definitions
202.1 General.
Except as provided in § 202.2 of this Code, terms that are used in this Code and defined in the International Fuel Gas Code (2021 Edition) have the meanings given in the International Fuel Gas Code (2021 Edition).
202.2 Supplemental definitions Notwithstanding any different definition in the International Fuel Gas Code, the following terms have the meanings given in this § 202.2.
202.2.1 Building.
"Building" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.
202.2.2 Code Official.
"Code Official" has the meaning stated in § 103.1 of this Code.
202.2.3 Design-flood elevation. {Not Adopted}
202.2.4 Flood Hazard Area.
"Flood Hazard Area" means a Regulated Flood Hazard Area established under and regulated by the Floodplain Management Code.
202.2.5 Floodplain Management Code.
"Floodplain Management Code" means the Baltimore City Floodplain Management Code, City Code Article 7 {"Natural Resources"}, Division I {"Floodplain Management"}.
202.2.6 May not, etc.
"May not", "must not", and "no ... may" are each mandatory negative terms used to establish a prohibition.
202.2.7 Must/shall.
"Must" and "shall" are each mandatory terms used to express a requirement or to impose a duty.
202.2.8 Occupancy.
"Occupancy" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.
202.2.9 Premises.
"Premises" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.
Chapter 3
General Regulations
Section 301. General
301.1 to 301.10 {As in IFGC}
301.11 Flood hazard areas.
In a flood hazard area, the appliance, equipment, and system installations regulated by this code must be located at or above the elevation required by the Floodplain Management Code for electric, plumbing, and mechanical systems and their attendant components and equipment.
Exception: {Not Adopted}
301.12 to 301.15 {As in IFGC}
Sections 302 to 306. {As in IFGC}
Section 307. Condensate Disposal
307.1 Evaporators and cooling coils. {As in IFGC}
307.2 Fuel-burning appliances. {As in IFGC}
307.2.1 Discharge.
Condensate may not discharge into a street, alley, or other area so as to cause a nuisance. Clear water discharge must be conveyed to the storm drain where feasible unless otherwise approved by the Code Official.
307.3 Drain pipe material and sizes. {As in IFGC}
307.4 Traps. {Not Adopted}
307.5 Auxiliary drain pan. {As in IFGC}
307.6 Condensate pumps. {As in IFGC}
Sections 308 to 310. {As in IFGC}
Chapter 4
Gas Piping Installations
Sections 401 to 404. {As in IFGC}
Section 405. Piping Bends and Changes in Direction
405.1 General.
Changes in direction of gas pipe may be made by the use of fittings. Factory bends or field bends are only permitted underground, in a location outside of any building.
405.2 to 405.4 {As in IFGC}
Sections 406 to 416. {As in IFGC}
Chapter 5
Chimneys and Vents
[As in IFGC]
Chapter 6
Specific Appliances
Sections 601 to 620. {As in IFGC}
Section 621. Unvented Room Heaters
621.1 Prohibited.
Unvented room heaters are prohibited.
621.2 to 621.7 {Not Adopted}