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Fire department credits code‑X policy for big drop in maydays; councilor flags rehabs without permits
Summary
Baltimore Fire Department reported large reductions in firefighter 'mayday' incidents at vacant properties since adopting a code‑X policy in February 2023; Councilwoman Ramos presented a committee analysis showing many rehabbed properties lacked permits or had data/address mismatches.
Baltimore City Fire Department leaders told the Public Safety Committee that policy changes and targeted inspection efforts have coincided with a marked drop in firefighter distress calls at vacant properties, while a councilor said return‑to‑use data show rehabs sometimes proceed without required permits.
Assistant Chief John Hyde (operations) and other department officials described policy updates on vacant and code‑X properties that emphasize exterior operations unless there is a credible report of people…
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