Section 101. Scope and General Requirements

101.1 Title.

The regulations contained in this Code constitute and are known as the "Baltimore Green Construction Code".

101.1.1 References to "this Code".

All references to "this Code" refer to the Baltimore City Green Construction Code.

101.2 General. {As in IgCC}

101.3 Scope.

101.3.1 In general.

This Code applies to the design, construction, addition, alteration, change of occupancy, relocation, replacement, repair, equipment, building site, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every structure and any appurtenances connected or attached to a structure and to the site on which the structure is located. Occupancy classifications are determined in accordance with the Baltimore City Building Code.

101.3.2 Exceptions.

This Code does not apply to:

Project types:

1. A 1- or 2-family dwelling, including accessory structures, regulated by the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2021 Edition).

2. A multiple-family dwelling that is no more than 3 stories above grade plane in height and contains no more than 5 dwelling units.

3. A temporary structure approved under Building Code§ 3103 {"Temporary Structures"}.

4. Equipment or systems that are used primarily for industrial or manufacturing purposes.

Alternate Compliance Paths:

5. A structure that achieves, as certified by the GBCI, Green Business Certification Incorporated, a silver-level or better rating in the USGBC, U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system.

6. Group R-2 and R-4 residential buildings or portions of mixed use buildings 5 or more stories above grade plane in height, including their accessory structures and the site or lot on which these buildings are located, that, as certified by a third-party approved by the Code Official, comply with the requirements of the ICC 700 (NGBS, "National Green Building Standard") at the Silver performance level or equivalent.

7. A structure that achieves, as certified by Enterprise Community Partners, Green Communities Certification.

8. A structure that achieves, as certified by the GBI, Green Building Initiative, a rating of two Green Globes or better.

101.3.3 Circumventions prohibited.

The requirements of this Code may not be used to circumvent any applicable safety, health, or environmental requirements.

101.4 Intent. {As in IgCC}

101.5 Compliance. {As in IgCC}

101.6 Administration.

This Code is administered and enforced by the Department of Housing and Community Development and its Commissioner. Accordingly, in this Code:

1. "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.