Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 06 - FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION › Chapter 29.06.01 - Fire Prevention Code › Section 29.06.01.07 - National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2018 Edition) is incorporated by reference, except for the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 2.2 to delete the referenced publication NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition.
B. Amend Section 2.4 to delete the referenced publications NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition, and NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code, 2018 edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is referenced, other than for extracted text, substitute the building code adopted by the AHJ.
C. Amend Subsection 3.3.64 to add the following Paragraph: 3.3.64.3B ulkhead Door. A type of door assembly covering an opening in the ground providing direct access to a basement, the floor of which is not more than 8 feet below ground level. The door consists of a single rigid leaf or two overlapping rigid leaves or covers which need to be pushed or lifted upwards in order to be opened. A person, after opening the door, can walk up a series of steps to escape to the outside.
D. Amend Paragraph 3.3.148.1 and Subparagraphs 16.6.1.1.2 and 17.6.1.1.2 to delete "more than 3, but".
E. Amend Paragraphs 3.3.196.4 and 6.1.4.1 to delete "four or more".
F. Amend Paragraphs 3.3.196.12 and 6.1.9.1 to replace "four" with "six".
G. Amend Subsection 4.5.8 and Paragraph 4.6.12.1 to delete "for compliance with the provisions of this Code".
H. Amend Paragraph 4.6.10.2 to replace "Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, construction" with "Construction".
I. Amend Paragraph 4.6.12.3 to delete "by the Code".
J. Amend Subsection 4.8.2 to add the following Paragraph: 4.8.2.4E mergency action plans shall be maintained in a location approved by the AHJ.
K. Amend Subparagraph 6.1.8.1.1 to replace "three" with "five" and delete ", if any, accommodated in rented rooms ".
L. Amend Subparagraph 7.2.1.5.12 to replace "required" with "provided".
M. Amend subparagraph 7.2.1.6.3 to replace "in Chapters 11 through 43" with "by the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".
N. Amend Subparagraph 7.2.1.7.1 to delete "required to be".
O. Amend Subparagraph 7.2.1.7.3 to delete "Required".
P. Amend Paragraph 7.9.1.2 to replace "only" in the first sentence with ", but not be limited to,".
Q. Amend Paragraph 9.6.1.3 and Subsection 9.11.1 to delete "required by this Code".
R. Amend Paragraph 9.6.2.6 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 Chapters 11 through 43.
S. Amend Paragraph 9.7.1.1 to add the following Subparagraph: 9.7.1.1.1 for new ceiling installations, drop-out ceilings as referenced in NFPA 13, Subsection 8.15.15, shall be prohibited.
T. Amend Subsection 9.11.4 and Paragraph 9.14.1.1 to replace "Chapters 11 through 43" with "the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".
U. Amend Paragraph 11.8.3.1 to add "High-rise buildings do not include a structure or building used exclusively for open-air parking."
V. Amend Paragraph 11.11.2.1 to add "or other approved testing standard approved by the State Fire Marshal".
W. Delete Subsection 11.12.2
X. Delete Paragraphs 12.2.1.2, 14.2.1.5, 16.2.1.1, 28.2.1.4, 30.2.1.3, 32.2.2.7, 36.2.1.6, 38.2.1.5, 40.2.1.3, 42.2.1.3, Subparagraphs 16.6.2.1.2, 32.3.2.1.3, and Subsection 26.2.4.
Y. Amend Paragraphs 12.2.4.1 a and 13.2.4.1 a to add the following:
(1) Not less than two separate exits shall be provided on every story.
(2) Not less than two separate exits shall be accessible from every part of every story.