The University of Maryland, Baltimore must comply with various legislative requirements and state-issued standards and specifications for buildings, landscaping, and other aspects of campus development and operations. To learn more about some of the major requirements that guide our work, visit the links below.

Environment/Sustainability

• Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022
• Green Purchasing Specifications from the Department of General Services (DGS)
  • In support of DGS's landscaping specifications, UMB has compiled a UMB Native Landscaping Master List detailing preferred species for landscaping projects
• High Performance Green Building Program
• Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
• Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Regulations
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Stormwater Management
• Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023 (Bird Bill)
• State Buildings and Facilities - Energy Conservation and GHG Emissions Reductions (2024)

To see an overview of environmental legislation passed during the 2024 session of the Maryland General Assembly, visit this link.

Building Codes and Standards

• ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• Maryland Building Codes, including:
  • Maryland Accessibility Code, COMAR 09.12.53
  • Maryland Building Codes Administration
    • Maryland State Building Code Matrix
  • Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS), COMAR 09.12.51
  • Maryland State Fire Prevention Code, COMAR 29.06.01
  • Model Performance Code (MPC), COMAR 09.12.50
• Maryland Elevator Safety Law
• Maryland Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH)