Maryland Statutes
Public Safety
Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions

Section 12-205 - Electric Vehicle Charging Offered to Buyer or Prospective Buyer by Builder of Residential Construction -- Information Provided by Builder - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Subtitle 3 - Industrialized Buildings and Manufactured Homes

Section 12-301 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-302 - Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds that: (1) with the acceleration in...

Section 12-303 - Powers Reserved to Local Government - Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, local land use...

Section 12-304 - Duties of Department - (a) (1) The Department shall establish a schedule of fees...

Section 12-305 - Standards for Industrialized Buildings and Manufactured Homes - (a) The Department: (1) shall adopt regulations that set standards...

Section 12-306 - Certification and Insignia Required - (a) An industrialized building that is manufactured after June 30,...

Section 12-307 - Evaluation and Testing of Industrialized Buildings - (a) (1) The Department shall determine whether each proposed industrialized...

Section 12-308 - Certification of Industrialized Buildings - (a) If the Department determines that an industrialized building meets...

Section 12-309 - Insignia on Certified Buildings - (a) Industrialized buildings certified by the Department for sale in...

Section 12-310 - Issuance, Denial, or Modification of Certification; Forfeiture - (a) The issuance, denial, or modification of a certification: (1)...

Section 12-311 - Inspections - (a) The Department shall maintain a program of adequate inspection...

Section 12-312 - Enforcement of Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act - (a) The Department may act as necessary or desirable to...

Section 12-313 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties - (a) (1) A person may not violate this subtitle or...

Subtitle 4 - Safety Glazing

Section 12-401 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-402 - Scope of Subtitle; Effect of Subtitle - (a) This subtitle does not apply to a person who...

Section 12-403 - Adoption of Additional Requirements for Safety Glazing Material - After notice and hearing as required under Title 10, Subtitle...

Section 12-404 - Determination of Hazardous Location - (a) After notice and hearing as required under Title 10,...

Section 12-405 - Labeling of Safety Glazing Material - (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this...

Section 12-406 - Material Other Than Safety Glazing Material in Hazardous Location Prohibited - (a) A person may not in the State knowingly sell,...

Section 12-407 - Violation of Subtitle - (a) A person may not violate this subtitle. (b) A...

Subtitle 5 - Maryland Building Performance Standards

Section 12-501 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-502 - Effect of Subtitle - (a) This subtitle does not alter or abrogate the authority...

Section 12-503 - Maryland Building Performance Standards - (a) (1) The Department shall adopt by regulation, as the...

Section 12-504 - Local Amendments to Standards and International Green Construction Code - (a) (1) A local jurisdiction may adopt local amendments to...

Section 12-505 - Implementation and Enforcement of Standards - (a) (1) (i) Each local jurisdiction shall implement and enforce...

Section 12-506 - Central Automated Database - (a) The Department shall maintain a central automated database in...

Section 12-507 - Other Powers and Duties of Department - (a) The Department may: (1) develop a voluntary forum that...

Section 12-508 - Exemption for Agricultural Buildings Used for Agritourism - (a) (1) In this section, “agricultural building” means a structure...

Section 12-509 - Encouragement of High-Performance Homes - (a) In this section, “high–performance home” means a new residential...

Section 12-510 - Master Control Device in Hotels - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Subtitle 6 - Electrical Code

Section 12-601 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-602 - Scope of Subtitle - (a) This subtitle does not apply to: (1) public utilities,...

Section 12-603 - Electrical Installation to Conform to Code - Each electrical installation in the State shall conform to: (1)...

Section 12-604 - Administration and Enforcement - (a) The State Fire Marshal shall administer and enforce this...

Section 12-605 - Electrical Inspection Certificates - (a) Before a utility authorizes electrical current to be turned...

Section 12-606 - Certification Required - A person shall be certified by the State Fire Marshal...

Section 12-607 - Qualifications - (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,...

Section 12-608 - Application - (a) An applicant for a certificate shall: (1) submit to...

Section 12-609 - Certificate - (a) The State Fire Marshal shall issue a certificate to...

Section 12-610 - Certificate -- Scope - While a certificate for a nongovernmental electrical inspector is in...

Section 12-611 - Certificate -- Expiration and Renewal - (a) (1) Unless a certificate is renewed for a 3–year...

Section 12-612 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations - (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–613 of...

Section 12-613 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearing - (a) Before the State Fire Marshal takes any final action...

Section 12-614 - Appeal and Judicial Review - Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the State...

Section 12-615 - Installation of Electrical Wiring by Homeowners - (a) This section applies in Charles County and St. Mary’s...

Section 12-616 - Violation of Subtitle - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person...

Subtitle 7 - Miscellaneous Safety Provisions

Section 12-701 - Exit Signs in Buildings With Three or More Levels or Floors - (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this...

Section 12-702 - Emergency Power and Lighting Systems for Buildings - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 12-703 - Use of Welded "Clip-Type" Connectors as Temporary Fastening Devices - (a) A person may not use welded clip and seat...

Section 12-704 - Use of Structural Iron or Steel Beams or Girders With Studs or Reinforcing Shear Connectors - (a) A person may not erect structural steel or iron...

Section 12-705 - Lockout Tags - (a) In this section, “lockout tag” means a tag that:...

Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety

Part I - Definitions

Section 12-801 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators

Section 12-804 - Scope of Part; Applicability of Other Provisions - (a) (1) Part II of this subtitle does not apply...

Section 12-805 - Administration and Enforcement - (a) In this section, “assisted living program” has the meaning...

Section 12-806 - Safety Standards for Elevators - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each elevator...

Section 12-807 - Certificate Required - (a) An elevator unit may not be operated in a...

Section 12-808 - Registration With Commissioner - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each elevator...

Section 12-809 - Inspections Generally - (a) A State inspector shall make the following inspections: (1)...

Section 12-810 - Final Acceptance Inspection - The Commissioner shall conduct a final acceptance inspection on completion...

Section 12-811 - Issuance of Certificate; Posting; Scope - (a) If an inspection discloses that an elevator unit complies...

Section 12-812 - Term of Certificate; Periodic Inspection - (a) A certificate is valid for the period indicated on...

Section 12-813 - Cancellation of Inspection; Maintenance of Records; Filing With Commissioner - (a) If a State inspector cancels a final acceptance inspection...

Section 12-814 - Inspection Discloses Unsafe Conditions - (a) When an inspection by a State inspector discloses that...

Section 12-814.1 - Prohibition Against Use of Unsafe Elevator - (a) The Commissioner may prohibit use of an elevator unit...

Section 12-814.2 - Citations - (a) Subject to subsection (k) of this section, if, after...

Section 12-814.3 - Penalties - (a) If, after investigation, the Commissioner determines that an owner...

Section 12-815 - Warning Signs in Case of Fire - (a) Each passenger elevator in a permanent installation used by...

Section 12-816 - Elevator in New Building to Accommodate Rescue Litter - (a) This subsection does not apply to: (1) one or...

Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board

Section 12-819 - Established - There is an Elevator Safety Review Board in the Maryland...

Section 12-820 - Membership - (a) (1) The Board consists of the following ten members:...

Section 12-821 - Chairman - (a) The Governor shall appoint a chairman from among the...

Section 12-822 - Meetings; Compensation - (a) (1) The Board shall meet at least once each...

Section 12-822.1 - Certification of Licensing Status - (a) On request of any person and payment of a...

Section 12-823 - Miscellaneous Powers - In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board...

Section 12-824 - Establishment of Fees - (a) The Board shall establish fees for the application, issuance,...

Section 12-824.1 - Elevator Safety Review Board Fund - (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Elevator Safety Review...

Section 12-825 - Authority of Secretary - The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to...

Section 12-826 - License Required; Exceptions - (a) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this...

Section 12-827 - Qualifications of Applicants - (a) An applicant for an elevator mechanic license shall: (1)...

Section 12-828 - Applications for Licenses - (a) (1) An applicant for a license shall: (i) submit...

Section 12-829 - Examinations - (a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for an elevator mechanic...

Section 12-830 - Reciprocal Waiver of Examination Requirements - (a) Subject to the limitations of this section, the Board...

Section 12-831 - Issuance of License - (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under Part...

Section 12-832 - Scope of License - (a) While an elevator mechanic license is in effect, it...

Section 12-833 - Term and Renewal of License - (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless...

Section 12-833.1 - Reinstatement of License - (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of a person...

Section 12-834 - Temporary Elevator Mechanic Licenses - (a) A licensed elevator contractor shall notify the Board if...

Section 12-835 - Emergency Elevator Mechanic Licenses - (a) A licensed elevator contractor shall respond as necessary to...

Section 12-836 - Insurance Requirements - (a) An elevator contractor may not engage in the business...

Section 12-837 - Denials, Refusals to Renew, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds; Civil Penalty - (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–838 of...

Section 12-838 - Denials, Refusals to Renew, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings - (a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2...

Section 12-839 - Judicial Review - Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board...

Section 12-840 - Prohibited Acts - (a) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this...

Section 12-841 - Penalties - (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,...

Section 12-842 - Termination of Title - Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland...

Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act

Section 12-901 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-902 - Legislative Findings and Intent - (a) The General Assembly finds that there have been many...

Section 12-903 - Applicability and Scope of Subtitle - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle...

Section 12-904 - Board of Boiler Rules - (a) There is a Board of Boiler Rules in the...

Section 12-905 - Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Vessels - (a) The Board shall formulate regulations for the safe construction,...

Section 12-906 - Inspectors -- Chief Boiler Inspector and Deputy Boiler Inspectors - (a) (1) Whenever the position of Chief Boiler Inspector or...

Section 12-907 - Inspectors -- Special Inspectors - (a) (1) The following entities may request the Commissioner to...

Section 12-908 - Standards for Boilers and Pressure Vessels - (a) (1) A new boiler or pressure vessel may not...

Section 12-909 - Inspections -- in General - (a) The requirements of this section and §§ 12–910 and...

Section 12-910 - Inspections -- Reports by Special Inspectors - (a) (1) Each authorized inspection agency that employs a special...

Section 12-911 - Inspections -- Certificates - (a) If the report filed in accordance with § 12-910(a)...

Section 12-912 - Duties of Owners or Users - The owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel...

Section 12-913 - Duties of Authorized Insurers - (a) An authorized insurer that provides insurance coverage for boilers...

Section 12-914 - Duties of Persons Who Alter or Repair Boilers and Pressure Vessels - A person who repairs or alters a boiler or pressure...

Section 12-915 - Prohibition on Use of Boiler or Pressure Vessel - (a) On inspection, the Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized...

Section 12-916 - Civil Penalties - (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 12-915(e) of this...

Section 12-917 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty - (a) A person may not: (1) willfully and persistently operate...

Section 12-918 - Short Title - This subtitle may be cited as the Boiler and Pressure...

Section 12-919 - Termination of 12-904 - Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland...

Subtitle 10 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code

Section 12-1001 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-1002 - Effect of Subtitle - (a) This subtitle is effective notwithstanding any other provisions of...

Section 12-1003 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council - (a) There is a Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council....

Section 12-1004 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code -- in General - (a) (1) The Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Building...

Section 12-1005 - Contents - (a) At a minimum, the MBRC shall: (1) maintain a...

Section 12-1006 - Conforming Changes to Other Codes and Standards - Within 90 days after the adoption of the MBRC and...

Section 12-1007 - Amendments - (a) At least every 3 years, the Department, in cooperation...

Subtitle 11 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Section 12-1101 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 12-1102 - Scope - This subtitle only applies to: (1) a dwelling that: (i)...

Section 12-1103 - Combination of Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms - A carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with a smoke...

Section 12-1104 - Installation of Alarms - (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of...

Section 12-1105 - Rendering Alarm Inoperable Prohibited - Except as part of routine maintenance, a person may not...

Section 12-1106 - More Stringent Local Laws Allowed - This subtitle does not prevent a county or municipal corporation...

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Maryland Statutes Public Safety Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions

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Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions