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Last page edit 03/13/08
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Sprinkler Systems Maryland Code, Public Safety Article §9-106 Jurisdictions not issuing building permits In every jurisdiction where building permits are not issued, an approved, automatic sprinkler system must be installed in every multi-family residential dwelling, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or dormitory, on which construction began after July 1, 1990, and in every townhouse on which construction began after July 1, 1992. However, this provision does not apply to dwelling units which are not served by a public water supply system. Jurisdictions issuing building permits §9-103 In jurisdictions where building permits are issued, an approved automatic sprinkler system must be installed in accordance with prescribed standards in each newly constructed dormitory, hotel, lodging or rooming house, and multi-family dwelling, for which the initial building permit was issued after July 1, 1990, and in each newly constructed townhouse for which the initial building permit was issued after July 1, 1992. This provision does not apply to dwelling units which are not served by a public water supply system. Exceptions §9-205 The State Fire Marshal or the appropriate local authority may grant certain exceptions, including exceptions from state or local fire and building codes, if there is clear evidence that the exception will not adversely affect the fire safety of the building or its occupants. However, no exception may be granted to a smoke detector requirement. Penalties §9-109 Any person who knowingly violates this law or any regulation promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission will be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 10 days, or both. Each day that a violation continues after knowledge or official notice that it is a violation, is a separate offense.Last date legally reviewed: 3/13/08 (PLL/M.A.J.) Source: Baltimore Neighborhoods (BNI) - See main Landlord Tenant section for more information on BNI. Updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL). |
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