Anne Arundel County, MD Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- Permit required
- Construction Code § 105.1
- Applicant must be
- licensed under § 11-4-605(a)/(c)/(d)
- New single-family fixture fee
- $173
- First-violation civil fine
- $125 (Class D)
Summary
Anne Arundel County adopts the 2021 International Plumbing Code and requires a permit before any plumbing work; only a licensed plumber under § 11-4-605 may apply, and unpermitted work is a Class D civil offense.
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to ... erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system ... shall first make application to the Code Official and obtain the required permit. ... 105.3.5 Application for plumbing permit. To obtain a plumbing permit, the applicant shall be the holder of the applicable license described under § 11-4-605(a), (c), or (d) of the County Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-93: County Code is current through May, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Anne Arundel County has adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code by reference (§ 15-2-502), administered through the Construction Code Supplement's Chapter 1. Before anyone installs, alters, repairs, or replaces plumbing, the owner or agent must file a permit application with the Department of Inspections and Permits (Construction Code § 105.1); the applicant must hold the plumbing license described in § 11-4-605(a) master plumber, (c) disposal system contractor, or (d) utility contractor (Construction Code § 105.3.5). Permit fees run from $86 for a new multifamily unit's fixtures up to $2,595 for a large commercial onsite sewage system (Construction Code § 108.2.6). This applies countywide, including unincorporated Glen Burnie and Severna Park; Annapolis and Highland Beach issue permits under their own codes.
Violations & Fines
Performing plumbing work without a permit, or beyond what a permit authorizes, is a Class D civil offense under Construction Code § 113.5.7, $125 for a first violation, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for a third or later violation (§ 9-2-101).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a plumbing permit if I live in Glen Burnie or Severna Park?
Can a homeowner pull their own plumbing permit?
Sources & Official References
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