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1. How do I get a burning permit?

For all requests for burning permits (both City and County), please contact the Frederick County Department of Environmental Health at 301-600-1717.

2. What are the allowable construction hours?

The Sound Emission Ordinance (02-9, Section 15-21 of the City Code) identifies: 15-21.2.(b) A person may not cause or permit noise levels emanating from construction or demolition site activities which exceed: (1) Ninety (90) dBA during daytime hours (2) The levels specified in the Allowable Noise Level Table during nighttime hours. Daytime Hours as being between the times of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time.

Noise Levels from construction/demolition Cannot Exceed 90dBA. Nighttime hours are between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., local time. Noise levels Cannot Exceed the following:

• Commecial Day - 67
• Commercial Night - 62
• Industrial Day - 75
• Industrial Night - 75
• Residential Day - 65
• Residential Night - 55

Complaints: For complaints relating to Construction/Demolition Noise Emission, the Police Department has monitoring equipment. Call Lieutenant Brian Brown at 301-600-2135.

3. Is my contractor licensed to work in the city?

The city maintains a list on the Licensed Contractor page.

Licensed Contractor page.

4. How do I get a blasting permit?

Permits for Blasting are issued by the State Fire Marshal (Western Regional Office 301-791-4758) or Baltimore Office of the State Fire Marshal (410-875-5450) Issues or concerns relating to blasting on private property should be referred or forwarded to the State Fire Marshal Fire Marshal (either office). When blasting is being performed in conjunction with work within the City’s right-of-way or other contract projects, enforcement concerns can be addressed to the Engineering Department, Project Management, 301-600-1405

5. How do I get permission to place construction dumspter in street right of way?

If anyone is in need of permission to place a dumpster in the right-of-way (street or sidewalk) for temporary use through a construction project, contact the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department at 301-600-3885.

6. How do I get "No Parking" signs for street?

No Parking Sign Policy approved by M & Bd 08/17/95
Call Parking Department at 301-600-1429

7. Is there a noise ordinance?

Under City Code, we have a noise ordinance (See Section 15-21 – 15-21.6 Sound emission, noise, etc.) describing noise, what is deemed to be a nuisance, exceptions, decibel levels permitted in various zones, etc.. Contact Legal Department at 301-600-1387

8. Am I allowed to block sidewalk for construction?

Blocking of Sidewalk (i.e. scaffolding, dumpster, etc): Contact: Traffic Division of the Engineering Department at 301-600-3885.

9. How do I repair a sidewalk?

Repair of Sidewalk: Property owners are responsible for the repair and upkeep of the public walk fronting along their property. If sidewalk needs replacement, the City has a “Sidewalk Repair Program” in place allowing the property owner to enter into an agreement with the City. The City will make the repairs and bill the property owner for the work performed. Contact the City @ 301-600-3809 for further information.

10. Is there a temporary street closure policy?

There is a temporary street closure policy to allow residents to request permission to close streets for having community block parties, etc. Contact the Engineering Department @ 301-600-1405.

11. How do I plant a tree in public right of way or on city property?

A tree planting permit is required for any individual or group who would like to have a tree planted in the public right-of-way or on City property. Please contact: Recreation Center at 301-600-1233.