Building Safety in Queen Anne's County, MD (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
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Fire Sprinkler Requirements
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, § 10-2 amends the International Building Code so an automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with an occupancy in Use Group R-2 and R-3, and throughout all Use Group E buildings unless each classroom has an exterior door at ground level. The R-2 and R-3 amendment prints no size threshold.
Queen Anne's County Fire Sprinkler Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 10-2
903.2.2 Delete the subsection and substitute the following: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings in Use Group E in accordance with Subsection 903.3.1.1. Exception: where each classroom has at least one exterior door at ground level." ... 903.2.8 Automatic sprinkler system Group R-2 and R-3. Amend title as above. Delete subsection and add the following: "An a...
Building Permits
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, § 10-2 amends the International Building Code's permit rules: a one-story detached accessory structure used as a tool or storage shed or playhouse is exempt only if its floor area is less than 200 square feet, and farm buildings are exempt too, though electrical and plumbing permits still apply. Plans must accompany every building permit application.
Queen Anne's County Building Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 10-2
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend Paragraph I under "Building" to read: "one-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds, playhouse and similar uses, provided its floor area is less than 200 square feet." ... 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Add new Paragraph 14 under "Building" to read "Farm building; however this provision does not exempt the owner of a farm building fr...
Electrical Permits
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, § 11-17 requires that when a building permit is not required, any modification of circuitry requiring an electrical permit be secured within 10 business days of commencement of work. Work by anyone other than a licensed electrician must be directed and supervised by a licensed master or restricted electrician, and all work must meet the current National Electrical Code.
Queen Anne's County Electrical Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 11-17
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from doing or performing any of the kinds of work enumerated in this chapter if: A. The work is performed under the direction and supervision of a duly licensed master or restricted electrician; and B. The licensed electrician is responsible for all the work done under the electrician's direction and supervision. C. When a buildin...
Plumbing Permits
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, § 12-12 bars anyone from starting a new building, a major addition or alteration affecting water supply, sewage disposal, plumbing or gas, installing a new plumbing fixture, gas fixture or appliance connected to the water or sewerage system, or significantly altering existing plumbing or gas without first obtaining a sanitary construction permit from the County Plumbing Board.
Queen Anne's County Plumbing Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 12-12
Unless a required sanitary construction permit is first obtained from the Board, a person may not: A. Begin the erection or construction of a new building; B. Begin the construction of a major addition or alteration to an existing building that will affect the water supply, sewage disposal, plumbing system or gas system in the building; or C. Install any new plumbing fixture, gas fixture or app...
Building Inspections
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, § 10-2 amends the International Building Code inspection sections: a foundation inspection is made when the foundation is complete with all required anchors, vents and termite shield installed, Section 110.5 adds 24 hours before said work is completed, and a reinspection fee can be charged when work is not ready, the inspector lacks access, or flagrant noncompliance is found.
Queen Anne's County Building Inspection Rules
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 10-2
109.7. Reinspection fees. A reinspection fee may be charged for each reinspection if the work has to be reinspected because: 1. The work was not ready for inspection at the prearranged time for inspection; 2. The inspector did not have access to the work at the prearranged time for inspection; or 3. The inspector discovers a flagrant noncompliance during a requested inspection. ... 110.3.2 Foun...
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