(a) If the State Fire Marshal or other designated authority with jurisdiction finds the absence of operating, required smoke detectors, the State Fire Marshal or other authority shall issue a smoke alarm installation order to the responsible landlord, owner, or occupant.
(b) The responsible person shall comply with a smoke alarm installation order within 5 calendar days.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention
Subtitle 1 - Smoke Detection Systems
Section 9-102 - Smoke Alarms Required in Sleeping Areas
Section 9-103 - Smoke Alarms Required in Sleeping Areas -- New Construction
Section 9-104 - Specific Requirements
Section 9-105 - Sleeping Rooms Occupied by Deaf or Hard of Hearing Individuals
Section 9-106 - Enforcement; Responsibilities
Section 9-106.1 - Sale of Battery Operated Smoke Alarm
Section 9-107 - Property Insurance Claims