Section 9-901 – “Fire Sprinkler Contractor” Defined
In this subtitle, “fire sprinkler contractor” means a person who designs, installs, inspects, tests, repairs, or modifies a fire sprinkler system.
Section 9-902 – Program to License Fire Sprinkler Contractors
(a) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program to license and regulate fire sprinkler contractors in the State. (b) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to: (1) define fire sprinkler contractor; (2) define fire sprinkler system, in a manner that does not conflict with § 12-101(l), (m), or (n) of the Business […]
Section 9-903 – Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Required
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not provide services as a fire sprinkler contractor in the State unless the person is licensed by the State Fire Marshal. (b) This subtitle does not prohibit: (1) inspections and tests of fire sprinkler systems by insurance representatives if the representatives are acting in the […]
Section 9-904 – Duties of State Fire Marshal
The State Fire Marshal shall: (1) issue fire sprinkler contractors licenses; (2) collect license fees established by the State Fire Prevention Commission; (3) keep records of all fees collected under this subtitle; (4) pay all money collected under this subtitle into the General Fund; and (5) investigate complaints related to violations of this subtitle.
Section 9-905 – Violation of Subtitle
(a) A person may not knowingly violate this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Section 9-1001 – Restrictions on Use of Barbecue Grill
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Barbecue grill” means equipment used for outdoor cooking that uses as its heat source electricity or the burning of charcoal, liquid propane gas, or other fuel. (3) (i) “Residential dwelling” means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or […]
Section 9-604 – Confidentiality of Information
A fire investigator who receives information under this subtitle shall keep the information confidential until the release of the information is required in accordance with a civil or criminal proceeding.
Section 9-605 – Immunity From Criminal Prosecution and Civil Liability
(a) In the absence of fraud, an insurer or person who provides information on its behalf is not subject to criminal prosecution for an oral or written statement made or other action taken that is necessary to provide information required under this subtitle. (b) An insurer or person who provides information on its behalf has the immunity […]
Section 9-606 – Prohibited Acts; Penalty
(a) A person may not purposely: (1) refuse to release information that a fire investigator requests under § 9-602 of this subtitle; (2) refuse to report a fire loss to a fire investigator under §§ 9-602 and 9-603 of this subtitle; (3) refuse to provide a fire investigator with relevant information required to be provided under §§ 9-602 and […]
Section 9-701 – Authority of Counties and Municipal Corporations to Adopt Fire Prevention Codes
(a) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the local governing body of each county and the legislative body of each municipal corporation in the State may adopt by ordinance or resolution a fire prevention code to: (1) provide for protection against fires and the removal of fire hazards; (2) provide for the appointment of inspectors to enforce […]