City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

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 Energy Conservation Code – Commercial Provisions (2021 Edition) have the meanings given in the International Energy Conservation Code – Commercial Provisions (2021 Edition).

202.2 Supplemental definitions.

Notwithstanding any different definition in the International Energy Conservation Code – Commercial Provisions, 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 § 101.6 of this Code.

202.2.3 May not, etc.

"May not", "must not", and "no ... may" are each mandatory negative terms used to establish a prohibition.

202.2.4 Must/shall.

"Must" and "shall" are each mandatory terms used to express a requirement or to impose a duty.

202.2.5 Occupancy.

"Occupancy" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.

202.2.6 Premises.

"Premises" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.