Sec. 4-143. General Building Heights and Areas; Section 509, Incidental Uses
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 § 4-143 (2026)
Sec. 4-143. General Building Heights and Areas; Section 509, Incidental UsesLinkCopy Citation
The following additions are made to Table 509 of the IBC:
(a)
| Room or Area | Separation and/or Protection |
| Storage areas 1 over 1,000 square feet not in an S or F | 1 hour or Automatic Sprinkler Protection |
| Storage areas 1 over 2,500 square feet not in an S or F | 1 hour and Automatic Sprinkler Protection |
| New residential buildings with attached garages and carports where rooms or spaces store electric powered vehicles | 2 hour fire barrier with 90 minute door and heat detector |
| Note: 1 Storage areas include walk-in freezers and refrigerators. |
(b)
Electric energy storage systems shall comply with IFC, Section 1207, and NFPA 1. When there is a conflict the most stringent code shall apply. Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems with 15 kWh or more capacity, located within 100 feet of a residential, school, library or hospital area shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rated exterior walls and ceilings with opening protectives and ventilation systems.