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.
Residential Permit Types
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Mobile Home Permit
A mobile home is a prefabricated structure used as a permanent home. They are often permanently or semi-permanently stationed in one place, but can be moved from one site to another.
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Plans on File
A licensed contractor can submit construction plans within the current code year for the county to place on file for future use.
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Residential Accessory Structure
Residential accessory structures such as barn, detached garage, gazebo, pool house, studio/workshop, 2nd floor addition to detached structure, detached porch, detached deck, shed, fence, retaining wall and others.
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Residential Antenna Permit
Permits are required for ham radio antenna.
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Residential Fireplace Permit
A permit is required for the installation of a fireplace. This includes the interior or exterior construction and/or alteration of the fireplace and chimney.
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Residential Single Family Attached Permit
The new construction or demolition and rebuild of a single family attached. This includes but is not limited to townhouses and condos.
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Residential Single Family Dwelling Permit
The construction or demolition and rebuild of a single family dwelling, interior and exterior alterations to an existing single family dwelling and anything attached to the single family dwelling.
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Residential Solar Permit
Installation of solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity. A solar panel is a collection of solar cells.
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Residential Stove Insert Permit
The installation of a stove insert into an existing fireplace.
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Residential Waterproofing Permit
The exterior or interior installation of drains, sump pumps and etc., to prevent water from penetrating the basement of a residential structure.