# Sec. 4-173. Means of Egress; Section 1027, Exterior Exit Stairways and Ramps

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.

## Sec. 4-173. Means of Egress; Section 1027, Exterior Exit Stairways and Ramps

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-173 (2026)

Section 1027.6.1, Types of Protection. In other than Use Group R-3 (one- and two-family dwellings) treads, platforms and landings or other walking surfaces that are part of a required exterior stairway, or egress system, located more than thirty (30) inches above grade, or below grade and are in climates subject to snow or ice shall be protected by either:

(1) Roof overhang, canopy or awning consistent with the type of construction.

(2) Heated slab.

(3) Reliable snow maintenance program approved by the Director or the Director's designee.

  (a) For use with new buildings or new occupancy types.

  (b) Owner/owner's representative shall complete the Snow Removal Agreement form which must be notarized.

    (1) The form shall contain the following information:

      (A) Shall identify the Owner, Tenant's and Contractor's contact information.

      (B) The period of the time the Agreement covers.

      (C) Case Number.

      (D) Project Name.

      (E) Location and/or Street Address.

      (F) The Agreement must be notarized.

      (G) The Agreement shall contain the following language: This document will serve as an agreement to establish and maintain a snow and ice removal maintenance program at (address) that is acceptable to the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement of Prince George's County Government. If the weather forecast predicts at least 2" of accumulation, the owner/contractor will remove snow and ice accumulation from all exterior ramps, stairways, landings, and walkways in accordance with Prince George's County Subtitle 4-173.

      (H) The above shall be submitted along with the submittal document for plan review and approval as part of the permit application submission.