§ 12–1001
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 12-1001 (2026)
Title 12. Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions
Subtitle 10. Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Addition” means an increase in:
(1)
building area;
(2)
aggregate floor area;
(3)
height; or
(4)
number of stories.
(c)
“Change of occupancy” means a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building or structure that involves a change in application of the local building code requirements.
(d)
“Construction permit application” means an application for a permit or other governmental approval for a rehabilitation project.
(e)
“Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.
(f)
“Existing building” means a building or structure that was erected and occupied, or was issued a certificate of occupancy, at least 1 year before a construction permit application for the building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
(g)
“Local jurisdiction” means:
(1)
a county; or
(2)
a municipal corporation in the State.
(h)
“MBRC” means the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.
(i)
“Modification” means:
(1)
the reconfiguration of a space;
(2)
the addition or elimination of a door or window;
(3)
the reconfiguration or extension of a system; or
(4)
the installation of any additional equipment.
(j)
“Reconstruction” means:
(1)
the reconfiguration of a space that:
(i)
affects an exit or element of the egress access that is shared by more than a single occupant; or
(ii)
prevents occupancy of the work area because the existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained; or
(2)
extensive modifications.
(k)
“Rehabilitation project” means construction work undertaken in an existing building that includes repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of occupancy, or addition.
(l)
(1)
“Renovation” means:
(i)
the change, strengthening, or addition of load bearing elements; or
(ii)
the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, upgrading, or extensive repair of existing materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures.
(2)
“Renovation” does not include:
(i)
reconfiguration of a space; or
(ii)
interior or exterior painting.
(m)
“Repair” means the patching, restoration, or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures to maintain them in good or sound condition.