Commercial Code Requirements

This section contains general commercial building code requirements. Please refer to the Building Codes for more detailed information. This information is intended as a guide and does not relieve the applicant from complying with all applicable code requirements.

I&P Notice 6/3/2024

Effective June 23, 2024 Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits will adopt the 2021 Editions of the International Code Council (ICC) Codes, and the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA70) in accordance with the State of Maryland law. Also effective June 23, 2024, the Permit Center will no longer accept PLANS ON FILE for pools or solar panel installations.

For more information

Commercial Plan Review 
Telephone: (410) 222-7730 
Fax: (410) 222-4488

Design Loads

Ground Snow Load25 psf
Wind Speed 115 per T-1604.5/Risk Category II
SeismicSection 1613
Frost Line30 Inches
WeatheringSevere
TermiteModerate to Heavy
DecaySlight to Moderate 
Winter Design Temperature17 Degrees Fahrenheit
Flood HazardsYes
Mean Annual Temperature55 Degrees Fahrenheit
Soil Bearing Capacity2000 psf