§ 9–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 9-101 (2026)
Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention
Subtitle 1. Smoke Detection Systems
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Long–life battery” means a nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary battery that is capable of operating a smoke alarm for at least 10 years in the normal condition.
(c)
“Sleeping area” means a space that includes one or more sleeping rooms and a hall or common area immediately adjacent to any sleeping room.
(d)
“Sleeping room” means an enclosed room with a bed arranged to be used as a bedroom.
(e)
“Smoke alarm” means a single or multiple station device that detects visible or invisible products of combustion and includes a built–in internal alarm signal.
(f)
“Smoke detector” means a system–connected smoke sensing device tied to a fire alarm control panel or a household fire warning panel.