# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention

### Subtitle 9. Fire Sprinkler Contractors

#### Section 9-902

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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