§ 3-8 Design, anchoring, and materials.

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, § 3-8 (2026)

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(a)In general.

All construction and improvements must be:

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designed, constructed, connected, and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure, in accordance with the standards for new construction and substantial improvements specified in ASCE 24, § 1.5.1 {“General”};

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constructed and placed on the lot so as to offer the minimum obstruction to the flow and height of floodwaters;

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constructed with material and utility equipment resistant to flood damage; and

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constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.

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(b)Materials below the flood-protection elevation.

Unless the structure is dry floodproofed to the flood-protection elevation, materials used below that elevation must be resistant to floodwater damage, as specified in:

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FEMA Technical Bulletin 2, “Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program”; and

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ASCE 24, § 5.0 {“Materials”}.

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(c)Tanks.

Tanks must be designed and installed as specified in ASCE 24, § 7.4.1 {“Tanks”}.

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(d)Elevators.

For installation in any structure located in any floodplain subdistrict, elevators must be designed and installed:

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as specified in ASCE 24, § 7.5 {“Elevators”}; and