The board reviews and recommends changes, additions, or deletions to the Building Code, rules and regulations, setting of fees, and such other requirements they deem necessary for public safety, health, and general welfare. The board also approves building contractors' license applications and reviews contractors' problems.
Composition
The Board is a six-member board appointed by the BOCC.
Terms
Board members serve three-year terms.
Any member of the Board can be removed for incompetence or improper conduct upon satisfactory presentation of evidence of that condition.
Members must complete financial disclosure statements annually.
Meetings
8:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month
Location
Inspections and Permits Conference Room 150 Main Street, Floor 3 Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Open Meeting Statement
The Calvert County Building Board complies with the Open Meetings Act - agendas and minutes for our monthly meetings available at Agenda and Minutes.
The following brief overview is for informational purposes only.
Required License
As of January 1, 2001, the builder must also be licensed and registered as a Home Builder in the State of Maryland. A license number will be required before any permit application will be accepted. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business or to act in the capacity of a building contractor within the County without first being registered and have a license issued by Calvert County. MHIC licenses are required for home improvement contractors. Property owners may construct their own dwelling on their own property without a license (with proper permits).
Please review the Licensing guidelines (LINK- Katie reviewing)
State of Maryland Home Builder Requirements
Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division 200 Street Paul Place, 16th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone 410-576-6573 Toll Free 877-259-4525 Fax 410-576-6573
Expiration
"Licenses issued under this section shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon application to the Building Official. Applicants for renewal shall pay to the County at the time of filing such application the fee in an amount recommended by the Board and approved by the Board of County Commissioners."
License Fees
"The Building Official shall issue a license to applicants qualified to be licensed upon payment of a license fee as set forth by the Board of County Commissioners and delivery to the County of a cash bond or a corporate bond executed by a surety company qualified to transact business in the state in an amount recommended by the Building Board and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The cash or corporate bond shall run to the County and shall be conditioned that the licensee shall perform all work done by him in the County in accordance with the this code and laws of the County and state. The County or any person damaged by failure of the licensee to comply with such code and laws may proceed against such bond in any court of competent jurisdiction."