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[quote=IleanaSchinder]Funny, no. Here is the quote how closets are NOT required in Howard County and Baltimore. Simply because they are not a code requirement under IBC/IRC. Here is the long explanation:

Based on Maryland residential building codes and typical local requirements, bedrooms do not strictly require a built-in closet to be considered a legal bedroom, although they are highly expected for resale. While some sources suggest local interpretations in Maryland may vary, the core requirements are a minimum of 70 sq ft, a window for egress, a door, a heat source, and at least 7-foot ceilings.

Key points regarding closets:
No Mandatory Closet Law: The International Residential Code (IRC), followed by most jurisdictions, does not list a closet as a requirement for a bedroom.
Howard County/Baltimore Specifics: In certain areas, some inspectors or lenders may look for a closet, but it is rarely a strict legal requirement in residential building codes. Baltimore City code requires that a dwelling unit (not necessarily every room) has at least one closet for storage, though this does not apply to all single-family homes.
Alternative Solutions: If a room lacks a closet, a wardrobe or armoire is often sufficient to satisfy lender or buyer expectations.

Nobody said it was, "ileana." [/quote]I did.  A closet is definitely a requirement in some places.  Howard County requires a closet, Baltimore City requires a closet although not in every room.[/quote][/quote]

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