§ 9–902
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 9-902 (2026)
Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention
Subtitle 9. Fire Sprinkler Contractors
§ 9–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program to license and regulate fire sprinkler contractors in the State.
(2)
The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to:
(i)
define fire sprinkler contractor;
(ii)
define fire sprinkler system in a manner that does not conflict with § 12–101(l), (m), or (n) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(iii)
designate and identify exemptions to the regulations;
(iv)
establish requirements for licensure including professional and technical standards and requirements for liability insurance;
(v)
establish a schedule of fees for licenses that will recover but not exceed the direct and indirect costs associated with the issuance of the licenses; and
(vi)
establish procedures for the State Fire Marshal to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a person who fails to comply with any regulation adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission under this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program to license and regulate fire alarm system technicians and fire alarm system companies in the State.
(2)
The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to:
(i)
define fire alarm system technician;
(ii)
define fire alarm system in a manner that does not conflict with § 12–101(l), (m), or (n) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(iii)
designate and identify exemptions to the regulations;
(iv)
establish requirements for licensure, including professional and technical standards and requirements for liability insurance;
(v)
establish a schedule of fees for licenses that will recover but not exceed the direct and indirect costs associated with the issuance of the licenses; and
(vi)
establish procedures for the State Fire Marshal to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a person who fails to comply with any regulation adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission under this subtitle.