§ 3-6 Less than substantial improvement.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 3-6 (2026)
§ 3-6 Less than substantial improvement.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
If the construction, reconstruction, or modification of any structure constitutes less than a substantial improvement:
(1)
the installation of any electric, plumbing, or mechanical systems must comply with <cite data-path="|7|§3-10">§ 3-10 {“Electric, plumbing, and mechanical systems”} of this subtitle</cite>; and
(2)
those parts of the improvement below the flood-protection elevation must:
(i)
be floodproofed; and
(ii)
otherwise comply with the design and construction standards of ASCE 24.
(b)Exceptions.
(1)
Routine maintenance, repairs, and the in-kind replacement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are exempt from the requirements of this section.
(2)
For in-kind replacement, the systems must be elevated to the maximum extent possible to avoid or minimize flood damage.
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