Regulation .08 National Fire Protection Association 1 Fire Code.

Delete Section 1.11. (See COMAR 29.06.02)

Delete Section 1.12.

Amend Subsection 1.13.1 to add the following Paragraph: 1.13.1.1 Permits, certificates, notices, approvals, or orders required by this code shall be governed by the policies and procedures of the AHJ.

Amend Paragraph 1.13.6.13 to replace “Permits shall” with “Permits may”.

Amend Subsection 1.13.8 to replace “shall” with “may”.

Amend Subsection 1.14.2 to delete “Mandatory.” and replace “shall” with “may”.

Delete Paragraph 1.14.12.4.

Amend Subsection 2.1.1 and Paragraphs 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 to replace “Compliance” with “Where permitted by the AHJ, compliance”.

Amend Section 2.2 to delete the referenced publication NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code, 2024 edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is referenced, other than for extracted text, substitute the building code adopted by the AHJ. Delete the referenced publication NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2022 edition.

Amend Section 2.4 to delete the publication NFPA 5000 Building Construction Safety Code, 2024 edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is referenced, other than for extracted text, substitute the building code adopted by the AHJ.

Amend Subsection 3.3.17 to add the following Paragraph: 3.3.17.12 Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales Area. The portion of a consumer fireworks retail sales facility or store, including the immediately adjacent aisles, where consumer fireworks are located for the purpose of retail display and sale to the public.

Amend Subsection 3.3.136 and Paragraph 3.3.136.1 to add “and as referenced in Public Safety Article, §10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland”.

Delete Subsection 3.3.175.

Amend Paragraph 3.3.203.6 to delete “more than 3 but”.

Amend Paragraphs 3.3.203.7 and 6.1.4.1 to delete “four or more”.

Amend Paragraph 3.3.203.25 and Subparagraph 3.3.203.25.1 to replace “three” with “five” and delete “, if any, accommodated in rented rooms”.

Amend Paragraphs 3.3.203.28 and 6.1.9.1 to replace “four” with “six”.

Amend Paragraph 4.5.8.1 to delete “for compliance with the provisions of this Code”.

Amend Paragraph 4.5.8.3 to delete “by the Code”.

Amend Subparagraph 6.1.8.1.1 to replace “three” with “five” and delete “, if any, accommodated in rented rooms”.

Amend Subsection 10.1.2 to add “except as amended by COMAR 29.06.01.07, COMAR 29.06.01.08, and COMAR 29.06.01.09”.

Amend Paragraph 10.2.7.1 to replace “in Table 10.2.7.1” with “by the AHJ” and Table 10.2.7.1.

Amend Annex A to add the following new Paragraph: A.10.2.7.1 The frequency of fire prevention inspections of existing buildings should be based upon a risk assessment of these properties completed by the responsible AHJ. Considerations for this assessment should include, but not be limited to, the occupancy classification of the building and hazards associated with that classification; the number, location, and physical and mental capabilities of potential building occupants (especially self-evacuation abilities); construction design and maintenance of the property; fire protection features of the building; special hazards associated with activities or operations conducted within the building; available fire department suppression resources with special consideration to necessary special suppression operations; and resources available for fire code inspections and enforcement actions.

Amend Subsections 10.5.1 and 10.5.2 to replace “AHJ” with “AHJ or incident commander”.

Amend Paragraph 10.2.7.1 to replace “in Table 10.2.7.1” with “by the AHJ” and Table 10.2.7.1.

Amend Subsection 10.11.1 to add the following Subparagraph and Paragraph:

Amend Paragraph 10.11.1.1, 10.11.1.2, 10.11.1.3, 10.11.1.4, and 10.11.1.8 to replace “address numbers” with “premises identification”.

Amend Paragraph 10.11.1.6 to delete existing wording and replace with “Where required by the AHJ, the assignment of addresses to buildings shall be in accordance with an approved method.”

Delete Paragraph 10.11.1.7.

Amend Subparagraph 10.14.12.2.6 to replace “any vehicles” with “any vehicles, buildings,”.

Amend Paragraph 10.15.5.1 to replace “Portable” with “Unless otherwise approved by the AHJ, portable”.

Amend Paragraph A.10.15.5.1 to add the following: For the purposes of reducing the distances between the operation and refueling of portable and vehicle-mounted generators and any building or enclosure opening, including windows, doors, and air intakes, one or more of the following conditions may be considered:

Amend Section 10.16 to add the following Subsection: 10.16.6 The AHJ shall have the authority to require that outdoor storage of any combustible material be enclosed by an approved fence or other protective enclosure to prevent unauthorized access.

Amend Subsection 10.16.1 to replace “10 ft (3m)” with “15 feet (4.6 meters)” and “property line” with “property line, building, or adjacent pile of combustible material”; and add the following: The separation distance shall be allowed to be increased where the AHJ determines that a higher hazard to the adjoining property exists.

Amend Subsection 10.16.5 to add “and shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in area”.

Amend Subsection 10.19.7 to replace “repaired” with “repaired on any balcony, under any overhanging portion, or”.

Amend Subsection 10.21.1 to replace “more than five” with “one or more” and replace “10 ft (3 m)” with “15 feet (4.6 meters)”.

Amend Subsection 10.21.4 Item (3) to replace “10 ft (3 m)” with “15 feet (4.6 meters)”.

Amend Section 10.22 to replace “10.22.5” with “10.22.5, unless otherwise permitted by the AHJ”.

Amend Section 11.1 to add the following Subsection:

Amend Paragraph 11.1.5.6 to delete existing wording and replace with the following: Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring.

Amend Paragraph 11.1.7.3 to add the following Subparagraph: 11.1.7.3.2 Doors to electrical control panel rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign stating ELECTRICAL ROOM or similar approved wording in contrasting letters not less than one inch (25 millimeters) high and not less than ¼ inch (6.4 millimeters) in stroke width.

Amend Paragraph 11.3.6.1 to add the following sentence: Keys for new elevators shall be cut to a uniform key code to comply with the Maryland State Elevator Code.

Amend Subsection 11.9.1 to replace “approved by the fire department” with “approved by the AHJ”.

Amend Paragraph 12.6.9.1 to add the following new Subparagraph: 12.6.9.1.2 The AHJ shall be permitted to:

Amend Subparagraph 12.6.9.1.1 to replace “Christmas” with “Unless otherwise approved by the AHJ, Christmas”.

Amend Paragraph 12.6.9.5 to add the following Subparagraph: 12.6.9.5.3 Combustible artificial decorative vegetation shall be tested by a laboratory recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Amend Subparagraph 12.6.9.6.1 to replace ½” (13 mm)” with “2 inches (50 millimeters)” and add the following sentence: “A natural cut tree shall not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in height, excluding the tree stand.”

Amend Section 13.1 to add the following Subsection: 13.1.14 Appearance of Equipment. The AHJ shall be permitted to prohibit any device that has the physical appearance of a life safety or fire protection function but does not perform that life safety or fire protection function.

Amend Paragraph 13.1.3.1 to replace “by Chapters 11 through 43” with “by the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43”.

Amend Paragraph 13.1.3.2 to replace “by 9.3.5” with “by the AHJ, 9.3.5”.

Amend Paragraph 13.3.1.2 to add the following Subparagraph: 13.3.1.2.1 For new ceiling installations, drop-out ceilings as referenced in NFPA 13, Subsection 9.3.11 and NFPA 13R, Section 6.15, shall be prohibited.

Amend Subparagraph 13.3.2.5.1 replace “The following assembly occupancies” with “The following assembly occupancies having an occupant load of 100 or more persons, or 5,000 or more square feet in area, or located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge”.

Delete Subparagraph 13.3.2.24.2 and replace with the following:

Amend A.13.3.2.24.2.3 to replace “A.13.3.2.24.2.3” with “A.13.3.2.24.2.5”.

Amend Subparagraph 13.3.2.25.5 to delete existing wording and replace with the following: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all mini-storage building fire areas greater than 2500 feet2(232 meters2) and where any of the individual storage units are separated by less than a 1-hour fire resistance-rated barrier. Fire areas shall be defined by approved fire barriers having a fire resistance rating of not less than 3-hours.[5000:30.3.5.4]

Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.3.2.27.1.1 to add the following:

Amend Paragraphs 13.3.3.1 and 13.3.3.2 to delete “installed in accordance with this Code”.

Amend Subsection 13.4.1 to add the following Subparagraph: 13.4.1.1.1 No fire pump component, including the pump, driver, or controller, shall be permitted to be installed in below-ground vaults or pits unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.

Amend Subsection 13.6.1.2 to add “, unless otherwise permitted by the AHJ.”

Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.6.4.1.2.1 to replace “certified” with “licensed as required by the AHJ”.

Delete Sub-subparagraphs 13.6.4.1.2.1.1, 13.6.4.1.2.1.2, 13.6.4.1.2.1.3, 13.6.4.1.2.1.4, 13.6.4.1.2.1.5, 13.6.4.1.2.1.6.

Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.6.4.1.2.3 to replace “certified” with “licensed”.

Amend Subparagraph 13.7.1.7.6 to add the following: This paragraph does not permit the omission of manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with other provisions of this Subsection unless specifically permitted by NFPA 101 Chapters 11 through 43.

Amend Subparagraph 13.7.1.15.1 to replace “another section of this Code” with “the AHJ and another section of this Code”.

Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.7.2.5.6.4 to add the following: For compliance with NFPA 101, Paragraph 43.7.2.1(2), approved battery-powered smoke alarms, rather than house electrical service-powered smoke alarms shall be permitted where the facility has testing, maintenance, and smoke alarm replacement programs that ensure reliability of power to the smoke alarms.

Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.7.2.6.6.5 to delete “existing” and replace “battery” with “smoke alarm”.

Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.7.2.22.8.1 to delete “13.7.2.22.8.2 and”.

Delete Sub-subparagraph 13.7.2.22.8.2.

Amend Sub-subparagraphs 13.7.2.28.1.2 and 13.7.2.28.1.3 to replace “Storage occupancies” with “Storage occupancies less than three stories”.

Amend Paragraph 14.4.2.1 to add the following subparagraph:

Amend Subparagraphs 14.5.2.3.7 and 14.5.2.3.8 to add the following sentence: “The locking device shall be of a type that is readily distinguishable as locked.”

Amend Subparagraph 14.5.3.4.1 to replace “in Chapters 11 through 43” with “by the AHJ and in Chapters 11 through 43”.

Amend Subparagraph 14.5.3.5.1 to delete “required to be”.

Amend Subparagraph 14.5.3.5.4 to delete the word “Required”.

Amend Subsection 14.5.8 to delete “14.5.8.1 or”.

Delete Paragraph 14.5.8.1.

Amend Paragraph 14.5.10.1 to replace “by Chapters 11 through 43” with “by the AHJ or Chapters 11 through 43”.

Amend Paragraph 14.13.1.2 to replace “only” in the first sentence with “, but not be limited to,”.

Amend Subparagraph 18.2.3.2.1 to replace “exterior door” with “exterior door acceptable to the AHJ”.

Amend Paragraph 18.2.3.4 to replace the word “shall” with “to” and replace the word “newly” with “the AHJ shall be permitted to require newly”.

Amend Subparagraph 20.1.5.8.3 to replace “prior” to “within 10 minutes prior”.

Amend Subparagraph 20.2.4.2.3 to delete existing wording and replace with the following: Fire emergency egress drills shall be conducted as follows:

Amend Subparagraph 20.3.4.1.1 and 20.3.4.1.2 to delete “more than 3, but” and the “,” after “12”.

Amend Paragraph 25.2.2.1 to add “or other approved testing standard approved by the State Fire Marshal”.

Amend Subsection 26.1.6 to add the following Paragraphs:

Amend Paragraph 32.9.3.7 to replace “made” with “made within 10 minutes prior to the start of each program”.

Amend 34.1.3 to replace “An approved storage” with “Where required by the AHJ, an approved storage”.

Amend Section 34.6 to add the following new Subsection and Paragraphs:

Delete Chapter 35 Animal Housing Facilities.

Amend Subsection 42.7.5 to add the following Paragraphs:

Amend Paragraph 42.7.5.5 to add the following: The following information shall be conspicuously posted in this area:

Amend Subsection 50.8.1 to add the following Paragraphs, Subparagraphs, and Sub-subparagraphs:

Delete Subsection 50.8.3 and replace with the following:

Amend Subparagraph 50.8.8.3.2 to replace “not be transported or stored inside the vehicle” with “be secured in an upright position during transport and storage”.