# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention

### Subtitle 4. High-Rise Building Safety in Case of Fire

#### Section 9-405

(a) For fire safety purposes, the owner of a residential high-rise building with rental units shall provide:

  (1) reasonable written notice annually to all residents of the residential high-rise building to inform residents who are mobility impaired of their right to request a rental unit on the first five floors of the high-rise building if one should become available; and

  (2) fire safety and building evacuation information and instruction to:

    (i) new tenants at the commencement of occupancy; and

    (ii) existing tenants every 2 years.

(b) Information and instruction provided under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall include identification of fire alarm system elements in the building.

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