Baltimore Multi-Family Building Code / Inspection Procedure

[Josh Thomas]

I am new to the area and closing on a vacant multi-family home (3 units) in Baltimore city. I have quite a few questions how to make sure it is a legal rental. Any help is appreciated!

1) The bottom unit is in a basement where half of the unit has ceilings above 7', while the other half are around 6.5'. Will height be a problem with inspections?

2) The 2nd floor unit does not have a back door out of the home (but it does have plenty of windows). Will it pass an egress test?

3) The only inspection checklist I can find just calls out basic stuff like fire detectors. Does anyone have a better link? http://greaterbaltimoreashi.org/pdfs/county%20rent...

4) I understand I will need a rental inspection, lead inspection, and section 8 inspection. Are those all separate or can any be combined? Should I contact the building department for this, or does anyone have contacts they may share?

5) What other inspections or permits do I need, like C of O?

6) How can I look up zoning information? When I tried the address, intersection, or even tax ID in the following site there is no address match found:
http://myneighborhood.baltimorecountymd.gov/

7) The Recorder of deeds website provides great info. Any other sites that will help researching properties?
 https://mdlandrec.net/main/