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
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
General Information

- Guidelines for Commercial Permits
- Structural Design Loads Minimum Required Data
- Construction Design Parameters
- Guidelines for Foundation Only Submittals
- Guidelines for Foundation to Grade Submittals
- Guidelines for Superstructure Submittals
- Support of Excavation Permit
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Modular Buildings and Construction Trailers
- 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
- Submittal Requirements for Fences
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Photovoltaic/Solar Panels
- Structural Submittal Requirements for Signs
Energy and Green Building

2021 Energy Code
- Documents Required for Green Energy Plan Review
- Townhouse and Residential Building Energy Policy Guideline
- Energy Code Analysis Spreadsheet - Mandatory Requirements
2021 Green Code
- 2021 IgCC Checklist
- 2021 Alternative Compliance Path Overview
- Green Globes 2025 ACP Montgomery County, MD
- Green Globes NC Montgomery County Criteria Checklist 2025
2018 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)
2018 Green Code
Montgomery County 2021
- Commissioning and Final Energy Inspection Guidelines
- Commissioning for Building Owners
- Cx-FPT Compliance Checklist
- Cx Approved Providers
Montgomery County 2018
Montgomery County 2021
- Exec. Regulations 13-24 2021 ICC Codes (IECC begins on page 27 and IgCC page 45)
- 2021 Energy and Green Code Commentary
- Preliminary Design Consultation
- Preface - 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
- See ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (I-P)
Montgomery County 2018
- 2018 IgCC Published
- 2018 Amended Montgomery County IgCC
- Final Executive Regulation 12-20 Adoption of 2018 International Green Construction Code with Comments.