Sec. 4-135. Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy; Section 406, Motor-Vehicle-Related Occupancies
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-135 (2026)
Sec. 4-135. Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy; Section 406, Motor-Vehicle-Related OccupanciesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Section 406.4.4 is added to read as follows: "Separation." Every opening located between a public garage and another occupancy shall be designed to prevent the transmission of liquids and vapors from entering adjacent occupancies.
(b)
Sec. 406.6.2 A mechanical ventilation system and exhaust system shall be provided in accordance with Chapters 4 and 5 of the International Mechanical Code. Minimum ventilation Automatic operation of the system shall not reduce the ventilation airflow rate below 0.05 cfm per square foot (0.00025 m 3 /s × m 2 ) of the floor area and the system shall be capable of producing a ventilation airflow rate of 1.00 cfm per square foot (0.0005 m 3 /s × m 2 ) of floor area.
(c)
Public open parking garages that do not have more than 20 percent of the linear perimeter facing to a fire access road shall be provided with a sprinkler system throughout the building as defined by Subtitle 11 of this Code.