Building Safety in Harford County, MD (2026)

Harford County Code § 162-10D(9)

(9) Lead-paint abatement. Lead-paint abatement procedures approved by the Department of Health shall be performed by the property owner on: (a) Surfaces, including but not limited to ceilings, doors, radiators, stair banisters, trim molding, walls and window frames, that are in a deteriorated condition that they present a potential health hazard due to lead paint; and (b) Surfaces, including bu...

Harford County Code § 162-14B(7)

(6) Emergency escape. Every basement sleeping room shall have at least one (1) operable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue... (7) Exception to Subsection B(6) above. A complete residential fire sprinkler system may be installed. Installed must be in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Code.

Harford County Code § 267-88C(4)

Day-care centers. (a) These uses may be granted in the AG, RR, R1, R2, R3, R4 and VR Districts, provided that: [1] A minimum parcel area of 1/2 acre is established. [2] Access to the facility shall be from an arterial or collector road. [3] All outdoor play areas shall be located in a fenced area in the rear of the building. A Type "B" buffer, pursuant to § 267-30 (Buffer yards), shall be provi...

Harford County Code § 162-10C(15)

(15) Door hardware. Each exterior door and its hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Door locks on all interior and exterior doors entering housing units shall be in good repair and capable of tightly securing the door.

Harford County Code § 82-10

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and by reference thereto is made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein, save and except such changes, amendments, revisions, deletions, subsections and/or additions as specified in this chapter. If conflicts with this code, or with...

Harford County Code § 82-1

The 2021 International Building Code (hereinafter referred to as the Building Code, or code) published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and by reference thereto is made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein, save and except such changes, amendments, revisions, deletions, subsections and/or additions as are specified in t...

Harford County Code §§ 105-2, 105-12

The National Electrical Code, (2023 Edition), including all annexes, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted as the Harford County Electrical Code, and it is incorporated by reference hereto and is made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein... That before performing any such work the person shall apply to the Dir...

Harford County Code §§ 202-1, 202-4

The 2021 International Plumbing Code (hereinafter referred to as the Plumbing Code), is hereby adopted and, by reference thereto, is made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein, except for such changes, amendments and revisions as are specified in this chapter... No person shall provide plumbing and/or gas fitting services in Harford County unless...