Commercial Building Construction Division
What we do
The Commercial Construction program is responsible for ensuring public safety through the effective application of commercial building, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire safety, accessibility and sustainability conservation codes and standards. This is accomplished through plan review and construction site inspections to facilitate compliance with approved plans and regulations. This program processes applications for and issues Building, Mechanical, Fire Protection and Electrical Permits. The program also handles construction complaints during natural (and other) disasters and assists in disaster recovery. If you don't find what you are looking for, reach out to the Customer Support and Outreach team through the online staff directory. For more information about commercial construction and building safety, check out the Permitting Services Podcast (audio and video) on-demand.
Permits and Licenses
All electrical licenses are now solely issued by the State of Maryland. For more information contact the Maryland State of Board of Master Electricians.
Related Applications/Permits
- IgCC Application, Guidelines and Checklist
- Right of Way Permits
- Sediment Control Permits
- Use and Occupancy Application
Forms/Required Documents
- ADA Accessibility Compliance Form
- Certification of Ambulatory Health Care Facility Status
- Construction Documents Required for the Support of Excavation Permit Applications (Sheeting, Shoring and Underpinning)
- Educational and Day Care Facility Verification Form
- Required Cost Document
- MD Roadside Tree Affidavit
Checklists/Guidelines
- Commercial Canopies Checklist
- Commercial Dumpster Checklist
- Commercial Non Fast-Track Permit Submittal
- Retaining Wall Checklist
- Smoke Management Plan Submittal Guidelines
Submittal Requirements
Commercial Structural
- Guidelines for Non Fast-Track Submittals
- Structural Design Loads Minimum Required Data
- Construction Design Parameters
- Guidelines for Non Fast-Track Foundation Only Submittals
- Guidelines for Non Fast-Track Foundation to Grade Submittals
- Guidelines for Non Fast-Track Superstructure Submittals
- Construction Document Requirements for Support of Excavation Permit
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Industrialized Modular Buildings
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Retaining Walls
- Structrual Submittal Requirements for Addition and Alteration
- Structural Requirements for Demolition and Relocation/Move
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Change of Use
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Fences
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Photovoltaic/Solar Panels
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Signs
Energy and Green Building
Energy Code
- Instructions for Completing the Montgomery County Code Analysis Checklist(s)
- Montgomery County 2018 IECC Code Analysis Checklist (Google download)
- Montgomery County ASHRAE Code Analysis Checklist (Google download)