Maryland § 12-1001

§ 12-1001.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Addition” means an increase in:

        (1)    building area;

        (2)    aggregate floor area;

        (3)    height; or

        (4)    number of stories.

    (c)    “Change of occupancy” means a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building or structure that involves a change in application of the local building code requirements.

    (d)    “Construction permit application” means an application for a permit or other governmental approval for a rehabilitation project.

    (e)    “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.

    (f)    “Existing building” means a building or structure that was erected and occupied, or was issued a certificate of occupancy, at least 1 year before a construction permit application for the building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

    (g)    “Local jurisdiction” means:

        (1)    a county; or

        (2)    a municipal corporation in the State.

    (h)    “MBRC” means the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.

    (i)    “Modification” means:

        (1)    the reconfiguration of a space;

        (2)    the addition or elimination of a door or window;

        (3)    the reconfiguration or extension of a system; or

        (4)    the installation of any additional equipment.

    (j)    “Reconstruction” means:

        (1)    the reconfiguration of a space that:

            (i)    affects an exit or element of the egress access that is shared by more than a single occupant; or

            (ii)    prevents occupancy of the work area because the existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained; or

        (2)    extensive modifications.

    (k)    “Rehabilitation project” means construction work undertaken in an existing building that includes repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of occupancy, or addition.

    (l)    (1)    “Renovation” means:

            (i)    the change, strengthening, or addition of load bearing elements; or

            (ii)    the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, upgrading, or extensive repair of existing materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures.

        (2)    “Renovation” does not include:

            (i)    reconfiguration of a space; or

            (ii)    interior or exterior painting.

    (m)    “Repair” means the patching, restoration, or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures to maintain them in good or sound condition.