Sec. 29.06.01.04. Enforcement

A. Enforcement of this chapter is the responsibility of:

(1) The State Fire Marshal;

(2) A legally designated fire official of a county or municipal corporation of the State; or

(3) Other persons legally appointed by the State Fire Marshal under Public Safety Article, Title 6, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The State Fire Marshal or the legally appointed designee may accept alternate methods of satisfying the intent of this chapter if the material, method, or work is at least the equivalent of that required by this chapter in quality, effectiveness, durability, and safety, and meets or exceeds the intent of the chapter.

C. If there are differing or conflicting requirements between this chapter and codes or standards adopted by incorporation by reference by this chapter, the State Fire Marshal or the legally appointed designee shall determine which requirements apply, subject to the right of appeal to the State Fire Prevention Commission.

D. If Public Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, or this chapter requires that a permit, license, or certificate of approval be obtained from the State Fire Marshal, it shall be obtained from the State Fire Marshal, or other appropriate authority, of the county, city, or incorporated town where the activity or equipment for which the permit, license, or certificate required is located.

E. A violation of this chapter is subject to the penalties set forth in the Public Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.