# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 12. Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions

### Subtitle 7. Miscellaneous Safety Provisions

#### Section 12-705

(a) In this section, "lockout tag" means a tag that:

  (1) seals a knife blade disconnect switch box closed;

  (2) is attached to the exterior of the knife blade disconnect switch box with a metal or plastic strap; and

  (3) includes a safety warning about the potential for electrocution if an individual removes the lockout tag or touches the contents of the knife blade disconnect switch box.

(b) A company that installs solar photovoltaic systems shall install a lockout tag at each residential installation at the time of installation.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)