Maryland Aviation Administration Permit Information Guide
Maryland Department of Transportation
Maryland Aviation Administration
Permits Information Guide
December 2008
Tenant Improvements Section (TIS)
Division of Facilities Construction
Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA)
P. O. Box 8766
BWI Airport, Maryland 21240-0766
Tel.: 410-859-7796
Fax: 410-859-5440
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport 4
Martin State Airport
Maryland Aviation Administration Permit Information Guide
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. TYPES OF PERMITS 5
2.1 Building Permits 5
2.2 Installation Permits 5
2.3 Single Trade Permits 5
2.4 Building, Installation and Trade Permit Exclusions 5
3. PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SEAL REQUIREMENTS 7
3.1 Building Permit Professional Seal Requirements 7
3.2 Titleblock Requirements for Building Permit Drawings 7
3.3 Installation Permit Professional Seal Requirements 8
3.4 Exclusions for Professional Seal 8
3.5 Single Trade Permit Drawings 8
4. BUILDING, INSTALLATION AND SINGLE TRADE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS 9
4.1 Pre-Application Requirements 9
4.1.1 Concessions Project Submissions 9
4.2 Application Forms 9
4.3 Submitting the Application 10
4.4 Filing Online 10
4.5 Application Fee 10
4.6 Submission Checklist 11
4.6.1 Building Permit Submission Checklist 11
4.6.2 Installation Permit Submission Checklist 12
4.6.3 Single Trade Permit Submission Checklist 12
4.6.4 Resubmissions 13
4.7 Permit Committee Meetings 13
4.8 Permit Committee Function 13
4.9 Review Time 14
4.10 Approval Status 14
4.11 Appeals and Requests for Waiver 14
4.12 Issuance of Permit 15
4.13 Deferred Submittals 15
5. ADDITIONAL PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS 16
5.1 Tenant Information Advisory (TIA) 16
5.2 Airport Zoning Permit 16
5.3 Hot Work and Welding Permit 16
5.4 Confined Space Permit 17
5.5 Trenching and Excavation Permit 17
5.6 Other Agency Approval: Permanent Food Service License and Change of Ownership, Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDH) 17
5.7 Other Agency Approval: Liquor License, the Anne Arundel County Liquor Board 18
5.8 Other Agency Approval: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 19
5.9 Other Agency Approval: Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) 20
6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 21
6.1 Asbestos 21
6.2 Lead Paint 21
7. APPLICABLE CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS 22
7.1 Applicable Codes and Regulations 22
7.2 Design Standards 23
7.3 Industry Standards 23
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 24
8.1 General Liability Insurance (Non-Airfield Access) 24
8.2 Automobile Liability Insurance (Non-Airfield Access) 24
8.3 General Liability Insurance (Airfield Access) 25
8.4 Automobile Liability Insurance (Airfield Access) 25
9. INDEMNIFICATION 26
10. PERMIT LIMITATIONS AND WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT 27
10.1 Permit Expiration 27
10.2 Transfer of Permit 27
10.3 Suspension or Revocation of Permit 27
10.4 Temporary Structures 27
10.5 Work without a Permit 27
11. CONSTRUCTION PROCESS 28
11.1 Pre-Construction Meeting 28
11.2 Work Hours 28
11.3 Staging Area 28
11.4 Construction Signs 29
11.5 Inspections 29
11.5.1 Inspectors 29
11.5.2 Permit Compliance 29
11.5.3 Stop Work Order 29
11.5.4 Final Inspection 29
11.6 Revisions During Construction 30
11.7 Safety and Security Requirements 30
P. O. Box 8766, BWI Airport 43
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT 43
APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION PERMIT 45
Temporary Installation 46
11.8 Applicant’s Signature: Date: 46
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 46
Appendix A: Abbreviations and Glossary
Appendix B: Forms
Appendix C: Additional Permits, Authorizations, Forms, and Criteria
Appendix D: Modifications to Codes
Appendix E: Drawing Checklist
1. INTRODUCTION
Tenant Improvements Section (TIS), a unit within the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), established in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations [COMAR .05.02.07.04B (1)] is the permitting authority for all tenant construction and installation projects at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Martin State Airport (MTN). TIS performs administrative work for permit applications, conducts inspections, and presides over the Permit Committee meetings which includes various MAA departments or offices (see Figure 1: MAA Permitting Process).
Figure 1: MAA Permitting Process
2. TYPES OF PERMITS
MAA Tenant Improvement Section (TIS) processes three types of permit applications:
Building Permits, Installation Permits, and Single Trade Permits.
Other MAA departments issue permits that do not involve tenant construction or installation. BWI Fire & Rescue Department issues a Special Use Permit for one or two day events. Office of Planning & Environmental Services issues an Airport Zoning Permit (AZP) for BWI projects as well as for other properties located within the Airport Zoning District. The Division of Airport Risk Management issues a Confined Space Entry Permit when work is to be performed in a “Confined Space.”
2.1 Building Permits
An MAA Building Permit is required for all new construction, renovation, alteration, or site improvement work on State-owned property under the jurisdiction of MAA. Any installation that affects the existing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural systems also requires a Building Permit. As part of obtaining a Building Permit, approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), other Federal and State regulatory agencies, and the Anne Arundel County Health Department may be required. (See Section 5 ADDITIONAL PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS.)
2.2 Installation Permits
Issuance of a MAA Installation Permit is required before placement or installation of signs, carpeting, antennas, displays, fixtures, or equipment within facilities owned or under the control of the MAA. Installation Permit issuance does not relieve the Applicant from his/her responsibility for proper design as well as means and methods of installation. (See Section 5 ADDITIONAL PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS.)
2.3 Single Trade Permits
Trade Permits are meant for minor projects involving a single trade such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection. Trade Permits must be pulled by a Maryland-licensed Master Electrician, HVACR Master, or a Master Plumber. Work shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes and regulations. For any work that requires more than one trade, the Applicant must apply for a regular Building Permit.
2.4 Building, Installation and Trade Permit Exclusions
Minor projects involving repair or replacement of worn-out, broken, or defective, components may be excluded from the requirement of a Building, Installation, or Trade Permit, except for the installation or replacement of carpeting which does require an Installation Permit. The following is a list of projects that do not require a Building, Installation, or Single Trade permit:
1. Interior and overhead door replacements or repairs, including hardware. (Note: Existing fire rated door assemblies are to be replaced with equivalently rated, U.L. listed assemblies and hardware).
2. Painting, papering, or tiling.
3. Replacement of ceiling system components.
4. Repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing electrical equipment, fixtures wiring, or minor components.
5. Repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing mechanical components.
6. Repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing interior pipes, interior drainpipes, interior waste or vent piping, interior valves, and water closets.
7. Maintenance of trees, shrubs, mulch, and landscaped beds.
8. Pothole repairs and crack sealing.
9. MAA Capital Projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SEAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Building Permit Professional Seal Requirements
Architectural and engineering drawings shall be stamped with a current license seal and signed by a Maryland-licensed Architect or Professional Engineer. Each sheet must bear the original seal and signature of the responsible Maryland registered Architect or Professional Engineer as applicable.
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 09.21.02.03) requires in part the following:
“A licensee may sign or seal plans, specifications, drawings, reports, or other documents that are required to be signed and sealed pursuant to Business Occupations and Professions Article, §3-501, Annotated Code of Maryland, only if the following requirements are met:
1. The licensee is competent in the subject matter of those documents by virtue of education or experience, or both; and
2. The licensee either:
a) Personally prepared the documents, or
b) Approved the documents.”
3.2 Titleblock Requirements for Building Permit Drawings
Part of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 09.21.02.04), partially quoted below, requires that all drawings submitted for a building permit review shall have the following:
“C. The name of the entity shall appear in the titleblock, either as a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other appropriate entity. In addition, the titleblock shall contain a date, printed name, signature and seal of one of the directors of a corporation, general partners of a partnership or members of a limited liability company, who prepared or approved the documents in accordance with these regulations.”
“D. The directors of a corporation, partners of a partnership, or members of a limited liability company through which architecture is practiced, may designate another employee of the entity to sign and seal the documents in accordance with the requirements set forth in these regulations if the designee:
(1) Is licensed in the State to practice architecture; and
(2) Prepared or approved the documents for a particular project in accordance with these regulations.”
“E. In addition, the titleblock shall contain the following certification:
Professional Certification
I certify that these documents were prepared or approved by me, and that I am a duly licensed architect under the laws of the State of Maryland, license number _____, expiration date _______.
Titleblock, certification, seal, and signature shall appear in close proximity to each other.”
3.3 Installation Permit Professional Seal Requirements
Installation permit drawings do not have to be signed by an Architect or Professional Engineer typically. The Permit Committee may ask for sealed drawings or details from a professional architect or engineer if the project involves alteration to means of ingress/egress or there are other public safety considerations.
3.4 Exclusions for Professional Seal
Below are types of projects that require a Building or Installation Permit but for which sealed architectural/engineering drawings are not typically required:
· Installation of collision bollards.
· Fences under six feet high.
· Sidewalks not part of accessible route.
· Portable heating appliances or cooling unit.
· Tiling, carpeting, built-in cabinets, and countertops.
· Wall mounted signage, unless determined by TIS to be posing a threat to public safety.
3.5 Single Trade Permit Drawings
1. For a Single Trade Permits, provide drawings/sketches drawn to scale. Include location plan, details, diagrams, schedules and product data, as required. Signed and sealed drawings are typically not required for such minor projects. With the application, submit copy of the applicable trade license: Master Electrician, HVACR, or Master Plumber. Work shall meet all applicable codes and regulations.
4. BUILDING, INSTALLATION AND SINGLE TRADE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
4.1 Pre-Application Requirements
Non-concession Projects: Tenants, including federal, state and local agencies may submit progress drawings to the MAA Building Permit Committee for a preliminary review. Approval of progress drawings does not mean that additional comments will not be made during the permitting phase.
Concession projects: Pre-application submissions are required for concession projects, but are not considered part of the permitting process. The objective is to prepare applicants for the permitting process and to familiarize them with MAA design requirements. Designs must comply with MAA Design Standards and BAA Tenant Design Criteria. In the event of a discrepancy between the two, MAA Design Standards shall prevail unless agreed otherwise in writing.
4.1.1 Concessions Project Submissions
For all concessions projects at the BWI Airport, the master concessionaire, developer, tenant developer or similar concession entity, in accordance with their contract with MAA, is required to submit conceptual and design development drawings and specifications to the following MAA Departments for preliminary review:
1. Facilities Design
2. Commercial Management
3. Utilities
4. Fire Prevention and Inspection Division, BWI Airport - Fire and Rescue Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, 1334-G, Ashton Road, Hanover, MD 21076
5. Other departments and agencies listed in Section 5, below, if applicable.
Copies of all available equipment cut-sheets should be included with each submittal. A Checklist (blank form provided in) must be fully completed and submitted with the 95% submittal.
4.2 Application Forms
Application forms for Building Permit (MAA-179) and Installation Permit (MAA-181) can be found in Appendix B: Forms.
Electronic forms may be requested by E-mail. Requests should be sent to: . The entire permit package will be sent on request.
Regular mail requests for paper forms should be sent to:
Permit Coordinator
Tenant Improvements Section
Engineering & Construction
Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA)
P.O. Box 8766
BWI Airport, Maryland 21240-0766
For MAA employees, electronic versions of the Building Permit (MAA-179) and Installation Permit (MAA-181) application forms are also available on the MAA Intranet under forms.
4.3 Submitting the Application
Building, Installation or Single Trade permit applications must be submitted to: Permit Coordinator, Tenant Improvements Section (TIS) at the above referenced address. Complete applications must be turned in by no later than Monday at noon for that week’s Permit Committee meeting. If available, applicants may also file applications and submit drawings electronically for initial review. After the review but prior to the release of permit, the applicant shall provide five (5) sets of updated drawings/documents in lieu of what is specified below for manual filing. Please contact Permit Coordinator to sign up and to get additional information.
4.4 Filing Online
Permit applications can also be filed online by using Permit Junction web site: http://maa.permitjunction.com
The web site also allows permit applicants to upload permit drawings and check the status of their permit(s).
4.5 Application Fee
There is no application fee for Building, Installation or Single Trade permits.
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4.6 Submission Checklist
4.6.1 Building Permit Submission Checklist
The following should be provided with each Building Permit application:
1. Building Permit Application Form (MAA-179) completed and signed, unless filing online.
2. Sixteen (16) sets of signed and sealed drawings (full size: 24”x36”), five of which can be half-size. If filing online, provide five (5) full size sets of signed and sealed drawings (hard copies) in addition to electronic files uploaded online. Depending on the project, drawings must include site/location plan, demolition plan(s), floor plan(s), roof plan(s), exterior/interior elevations, sections, wall sections, partition details, door schedule, finish schedule, riser diagrams, etc. Specifications shall be included on drawings for smaller projects and shall be bound in book form for larger projects. Drawings and Specifications shall completely identify work to be done and communicate to permit committee as well as the contractor the extent and details of the work.
3. Site Specific Safety Plan: Contractor’s plan to meet safety standards. Site Specific Safety Plan may also be provided as a “Deferred Submittal,” in accordance with Section 4.13, if requested in writing by the applicant. See Appendix B: Forms, Sample Safety Plan.
4. Copy of MHIC License (Maryland Home Improvement Commission) or a State of Maryland Construction License.
5. Insurance Certificate. See Section 8, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
6. Other permits or authorizations as required. See Section 5, ADDITIONAL PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
7. Drawing Checklist (for BWI concessions projects). See Appendix E: Drawing Checklist .
8. Shop Drawings and/or Product Data for the following items, if applicable: fire alarm system, fire suppression system, commercial kitchen fire suppression hood design, acoustical ceiling suspension system (unless suspension system is specified in the Specifications), guardrails and handrails, metal wall panels, metal shelving, intercom system. See also, Section 4.13 Deferred Submittals.