Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE › Subtitle 06 - FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION › Chapter 29.06.01 - Fire Prevention Code › Section 29.06.01.08 - National Fire Protection Association 1 Fire Code

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The NFPA 1 Fire Code (2018 Edition) is incorporated by reference, except for the amendments in Regulation .09 of this chapter and the following amendments:
A. Delete Section 1.10. (See COMAR 29.06.02)
B. Delete Subsection 1.11.3.
C. Amend Subsection 1.12.1 to add the following Paragraph: 1.12.1.1P ermits, certificates, notices, approvals, or orders required by this code shall be governed by the policies and procedures of the AHJ.
D. Amend Paragraph 1.12.6.13 to replace "Permits shall" with "Permits may".
E. Amend Subsection 1.12.8 to replace "shall" with "may".
F. Amend Subsection 1.13.2 to delete "Mandatory." and replace "shall" with "may".
G. Delete Paragraphs 1.13.12.4 and 1.16.4.3.
H. Amend Paragraphs 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 to replace "Compliance" with "Where permitted by the AHJ, compliance".
I. Amend Section 2.2 to delete the referenced publication 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. Delete the referenced publication NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition.
J. Amend Subsection 3.3.14 to add the following Paragraph: 3.3.14.13C onsumer Fireworks Retail Sales Area. The portion of a consumer fireworks retail sales facility or store, including the immediately adjacent aisles, where consumer fireworks are located for the purpose of retail display and sale to the public.
K. Amend Subsection 3.3.130 and Paragraph 3.3.130.1 to add "and as referenced in Public Safety Article, §
									10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland".
L. Amend Paragraph 3.3.192.6 to delete "more than 3 but".
M. Amend Paragraphs 3.3.192.7 and 6.1.4.1 to delete "four or more".
N. Amend Paragraph 3.3.192.25 to replace "three" with "five" and delete ", if any, accommodated in rented rooms".
O. Amend Paragraphs 3.3.192.28 and 6.1.9.1 to replace "four" with "six".
P. Amend Paragraph 4.5.8.1 to delete "for compliance with the provisions of this Code".
Q. Amend Paragraph 4.5.8.3 to delete "by the Code".
R. Amend Subparagraph 6.1.8.1.1 to replace "three" with "five" and delete ", if any, accommodated in rented rooms''.
S. Amend Subsection 10.1.2 to add "except as amended by COMAR 29.06.01.07, COMAR 29.06.01.08, and COMAR 29.06.01.09".
T. Amend Section 10.2 to delete Subsection 10.2.7 and Table 10.2.71.
U. Amend Subsections 10.4.1 and 10.4.2 to replace "AHJ" with "AHJ or incident commander".
V. Amend Subsection 10.10.6.1 to replace "10 ft (3 m)" with "15 feet (4.6 meters)".
W. Amend Subsection 10.11.1 to add the following Subparagraph and Paragraph:
10.11.1.1.1 Subject to the approval of the AHJ, individual suites within structures and rear exterior entrances and/or access from service corridors shall be clearly identified.
10.11.1.9 Where required by the AHJ, symbols in compliance with NFPA 170 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols shall be used.
X. Amend Paragraph 10.11.1.1 to replace "address numbers" with "premises identification" and Paragraphs 10.11.1.2, 10.11.1.6, 10.11.1.7, and 10.11.1.8 to replace "Address numbers" with "Premises identification".
Y. Amend Paragraph 10.11.1.4 to delete existing wording and replace with "Where required by the AHJ, the assignment of addresses to buildings shall be in accordance with an approved method."
Z. Delete Paragraph 10.11.1.5.
AA. Amend Subsection 10.13.1 to add the following new Paragraph: 10.13.1.2T he AHJ shall be permitted to:
(1) Approve the placement of a natural cut or balled tree;
(2) Limit the number of natural cut or balled trees displayed; and
(3) Order the removal of any tree if the tree poses a hazard to life or safety.