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Once a building permit is issued, the local building department monitors the construction process through inspections at key stages (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, final).

The purpose of these inspections is to ensure that work complies with state and local building codes and safety standards.

Maryland’s pre-licensing course explains that certified building inspectors—not peers or the builder—conduct these inspections.

Only after passing all required inspections will the department issue a certificate of occupancy (CO) confirming code compliance and permitting lawful use of the structure.

Maryland’s Fair Housing Law (State Government Article, Title 20, Subtitle 7) expands on the federal Fair Housing Act by adding additional protected categories: marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and source of income. This means licensees cannot discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on these traits. The course emphasizes that local jurisdictions (e.g., Baltimore City, Montgomery County) may have even broader protections.