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Trailer - Commercial
A structure (trailer) used to accommodate temporary offices during the construction of new home development. Typically, trailers are equipped with telephone lines and electrical power.
- Classroom
- Construction
- Office
Required Permit Applications and Forms
| Requirement | More Information | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Area | Commercial Trailers within the Critical Area require a Critical Area Worksheet. The law identifies "Critical Area" as all lands within 1,000 ft. of the mean high water line of tidal waters, or the landward edge of tidal wetlands, and all waters on (and lands under) the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. |
Critical Area Worksheet |
| Building Permit | Commercial Trailer installation requires a Commercial Building permit. | Commercial Building permit |
| Fire Marshal Form | Commercial Trailer installation requires review and approval by the Office of State Fire Marshal Protection Engineer. | Fire Marshal Form |
| Electrical Permit | Commercial Trailer electrical work requires an Electrical permit submitted by a licensed master electrician. | Electrical permit |
| Manufacturer Specifications | Packet including fire retardant properties, installation/tie down instructions, demonstration of wind and snow load compliance with 2009 IBC, etc. | N/A |
| Plumbing-Gas Permit | Commercial Trailer plumbing and/or gas work requires a Plumbing-Gas permit submitted by a licensed master plumber. | Plumbing-Gas permit |
| Water Sewer Permit | Commercial Trailers that require connection to public water and/or public sewer require a Water Sewer permit. | Water Sewer Permit |
| Environmental Health Department Review | Properties served by well and/or septic will require an Environmental Health (EH) Department review. A Site Evaluation application (percolation testing), and a Sanitary Construction permit application may be required based on the scope of work. If the permit involves construction of an exterior structure, please see item 8 on the attached Building permit FAQ page for setback requirements. Please note that by submitting a building permit application our office is granted permission to conduct site visit(s) as necessary at our discretion to facilitate the review of the project. If you need assistance locating the well and/or septic systems, you may fill out a Public Information Request Form to obtain the property's file. |
- Building Permit FAQ |
Plan Submittal Requirements
The following information must be submitted with applicable permit application(s):
Other Potential Requirements
| Requirement | More Information | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Application Approval | IF the property is located in the town limits of Chesapeake Beach or North Beach, a Beach Application Approval is required to be submitted with the Building Permit Package. | Chesapeake Beach North Beach |
| Agricultural Preservation Approval | IF the property is located in an Agricultural Preservation District, Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board approval may be required prior to permit issuance.
Use this interactive map to see if you are in the Agricultural Preservation District. |
Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board website |
| County Road Access Bond | IF the project is proposing a new entrance onto a county road, a Residential Road Access Bond may be required. The refundable bond is $600. Commercial fees require a cost estimate. | N/A |
| State Road Access | IF the project is proposing a new entrance onto a state road, a State Highway Administration (SHA) Entrance Permit is required. Certification of Entrance Approval is required prior to final grading approval. | MD SHA Access Permit Application |
| Forest Conservation/Forest Stand | IF clearing of the property is on a lot more than 40,000 sq. ft. in size, a Forest Conservation Worksheet (FC), Forest Stand Delineation (FS), and Forest Conservation Plan are required. An exemption may waive these requirements. | FC Worksheet & FS Delineation |
| Maryland Dept. of the Environment Notice of Intent | IF clearing of the property is greater than one acre or involves environmental features governed by Maryland Dept. of the Environment (MDE), a Notice of Intent filed with the MDE is required. | MDE website |