Section 9-202 - Effect of subtitle. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-202. Effect of subtitle.
 

(a)  Adoption of more stringent standards.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not preclude a local jurisdiction from adopting more stringent standards to govern the installation of sprinkler systems in new construction. 

(b)  Exception.- Industrialized buildings under the authority of the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 3 of this article shall comply with the standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies as adopted in the regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 12B(d); 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]