Section 9-301 - Scope of subtitle. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-301. Scope of subtitle.
 

(a)  Effect on fire safety laws.- This subtitle: 

(1) is in addition to any existing fire safety laws; and 

(2) does not limit the authority of the State Fire Prevention Commission or State Fire Marshal to act under existing fire safety laws. 

(b)  Exceptions to subtitle.- If there is clear evidence that equivalent protection of human life will be provided as required by this subtitle, exceptions to this subtitle may be made by: 

(1) the State Fire Prevention Commission; 

(2) the State Fire Marshal; 

(3) a county fire chief; 

(4) a fire administrator with responsibility for code enforcement; and 

(5) in Baltimore City, the Board of Fire Commissioners or the Chief of the Fire Department. 

(c)  Enactment of more stringent laws.- This subtitle does not prevent a county or municipal corporation from enacting more stringent laws to govern the installation of fire sprinkler systems. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 47(d), (e), (i); 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]