Sec. 29.06.01.08. National Fire Protection Association 1 Fire Code

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: 1.12.1.1 Permits, 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: 3.3.14.13 Consumer 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 10.2.7.1.

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: 10.13.1.2 The 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.

BB. Amend Paragraph 10.13.1.1 to replace "Christmas" with "Unless otherwise approved by the AHJ, Christmas".

CC. Amend Paragraph 10.13.3.1 to replace "by the manufacturer" with "by a testing laboratory recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal".

DD. Amend Paragraph 10.13.9.1 to replace "½ in. (13 mm)" with two inches (50 millimeters) and add the following sentence: "A natural cut tree shall not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in height, excluding the tree stand."

EE. Amend Subparagraph 10.14.11.2.6 to replace "any vehicles" with "any vehicles, buildings,".

FF. Amend Section 10.15 to add the following Subsection: 10.15.6 The AHJ shall have the authority to require that outdoor storage of any combustible material be enclosed by an approved fence or other protective enclosure to prevent unauthorized access.

GG. Amend Subsection 10.15.1 to replace "10 ft (3m)" with "15 feet (4.6 meters)" and "property line" with "property line, building, or adjacent pile of combustible material"; and add the following: The separation distance shall be allowed to be increased where the AHJ determines that a higher hazard to the adjoining property exists.

HH. Amend Subsection 10.15.5 to add "and shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in area".

II. Amend Subsection 10.18.7 to replace "repaired" with "repaired on any balcony, under any overhanging portion, or".

JJ. Amend Section 11.1 to add the following Subsection:

11.1.9 Clearance. A clear space of not less than 30 inches (762 millimeters) in width, 36 inches (914 millimeters) in depth, and 78 inches (1981 millimeters) in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 millimeters), the clear space shall not be less than the width of the equipment. No storage of any materials shall be located within the designated clear space. Exception: Where other specialized dimensions are required or permitted by NFPA 70.

KK. Amend Paragraph 11.1.7.3 to add the following Subparagraph: 11.1.7.3.2 Doors to electrical control panel rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign stating ELECTRICAL ROOM or similar approved wording in contrasting letters not less than one inch (25 millimeters) high and not less than ¼ inch (6.4 millimeters) in stroke width.

LL. Amend Paragraph 11.3.6.1 to add the following sentence: Keys for new elevators shall be cut to a uniform key code to comply with the Maryland State Elevator Code.

MM. Amend Subsection 11.9.1 to replace "approved by the fire department" with "approved by the AHJ".

NN. Amend Section 13.1 to add the following Subsection: 13.1.14 Appearance of Equipment. The AHJ shall be permitted to prohibit any device that has the physical appearance of a life safety or fire protection function but does not perform that life safety or fire protection function.

OO. Amend Subsection 13.1.3 to replace "in Chapters 11 through 43" with “by the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".

PP. Amend Paragraph 13.3.1.2 to add the following Subparagraph: 13.3.1.2.1 For new ceiling installations, drop-out ceilings as referenced in NFPA 13, Subsection 8.15.15, shall be prohibited.

QQ. Amend Paragraphs 13.3.3.1 and 13.3.3.2 to delete "installed in accordance with this Code".

RR. Amend Subsection 13.4.1 to add the following Subparagraph: 13.4.1.1.1 No fire pump component, including the pump, driver, or controller, shall be permitted to be installed in below-ground vaults or pits unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.

SS. Amend Subsection 13.6.1.2 to add ", unless otherwise permitted by the AHJ."

TT. Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.6.4.1.2.1 to replace "certified" with "licensed as required by the AHJ".

UU. Delete Sub-subparagraphs 13.6.4.1.2.1.1, 13.6.4.1.2.1.2, 13.6.4.1.2.1.3, 13.6.4.1.2.1.4, 13.6.4.1.2.1.5, 13.6.4.1.2.1.6.

VV. Amend Sub-subparagraph 13.6.4.1.2.3 to replace "certified" with "licensed".

WW. Amend Sub-subparagraphs 13.7.2.28.1.2 and 13.7.2.28.1.3 to replace "Storage occupancies" with "Storage occupancies less than three stories".

XX. Amend Paragraph 14.13.1.2 to replace "only" in the first sentence with ", but not be limited to,".

YY. Amend Subparagraph 18.2.3.2.1 to replace "exterior door" with "exterior door acceptable to the AHJ".

ZZ. Delete Paragraph 18.2.3.4.

AAA. Amend Subparagraph 20.2.4.2.3 to delete existing wording and replace with the following: Fire emergency egress drills shall be conducted as follows:

(1) Not less than one fire emergency egress drill shall be conducted every month the facility is in session, unless the following criteria are met:

(a) In climates where the weather is severe, the monthly fire emergency egress drills shall be permitted to be deferred; and

(b) In educational occupancies which are:

(i) Fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the total number of annual fire emergency egress drills shall be five, with a least two of the required drills conducted in the first four months of the school year; or

(ii) Not fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the total number of annual fire emergency egress drills shall be eight, with at least three of the required drills conducted in the first four months of the school year.

(2) All occupants of the building shall participate in the fire emergency egress drill.

(3) One fire emergency egress drill, other than for educational occupancies that are open on a year-round basis, shall be required within the first 30 days of operation.

BBB. Amend Subparagraph 20.3.4.1.1 and 20.3.4.1.2 to delete "more than 3, but" and the "," after "12".

CCC. Amend Paragraph 25.2.2.1 to add "or other approved testing standard approved by the State Fire Marshal".

DDD. Amend Subsection 26.1.6 to add the following Paragraphs:

26.1.6.2 When requested by the AHJ, a hazard assessment shall be conducted by a technically qualified person acceptable to the AHJ.

26.1.6.3 When requested by the AHJ, a list of hazardous materials used in each laboratory shall be provided. The list shall specify the chemical name, quantity and hazard class.

26.1.6.4 New laboratories or laboratories where the NFPA 45 laboratory hazard classification changes shall post an information placard near the main entrance to the laboratory. The placard shall state the building name or address, room number, NFPA 45 laboratory hazard classification, edition of NFPA 45, maximum allowable quantities of flammable liquids both inside a storage cabinet and open use, and maximum quantities of flammable gases permitted within the laboratory.

EEE. Delete Chapter 35 Animal Housing Facilities.

FFF. Amend Subsection 42.7.5 to add the following Paragraphs:

42.7.5.7 Management/owner officials or employees shall conduct daily site visits to ensure that all equipment is operating properly.

42.7.5.8 Regular equipment inspection and maintenance at the unattended self-service facility shall be conducted.

42.7.5.9 Fuel dispensing equipment shall comply with one of the following:

(1) The amount of fuel being dispensed is limited in quantity by preprogrammed card; or

(2) Dispensing devices shall be programmed or set to limit uninterrupted fuel delivery of not more than 25 gallons and shall require a manual action to resume continued delivery.

GGG. Amend Paragraph 42.7.5.5 to add the following: The following information shall be conspicuously posted in this area:

(1) The exact address of the unattended self-service facility.

(2) The telephone number of the owner or operator of the unattended self-service facility.

HHH. Amend Subsection 50.2.1 to add the following Paragraphs, Subparagraphs, and Sub-subparagraphs:

50.2.1.10 Commercial Outdoor Cooking Operations. These requirements apply to commercial outdoor cooking operations such as those that typically take place under a canopy or tent-type structure at fairs, festivals, and carnivals. This includes, but is not limited to, deep frying, sauteing, and grilling operations.

50.2.1.10.1 Tent and Canopy Requirements.

50.2.1.10.1.1 Tents or canopies where cooking equipment not protected in accordance with NFPA 96 is located shall not be occupied by the public and shall be separated from other tents, canopies, structures, or vehicles by a minimum of 10 ft. (3050 mm) unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.

50.2.1.10.1.2 All tent and canopy material shall comply with the flame resistance requirements of Subsection 25.2.2.

50.2.1.10.2 LP Gas Fuel Requirements.

50.2.1.10.2.1 LP gas tank size shall be limited to 60 pounds. The total amount of LP gas on site shall not exceed 60 pounds for each appliance that is rated not more than 80,000 btu/hr. and 120 pounds for each appliance rated more than 80,000 btu/hr.

50.2.1.10.2.2 Tanks shall be maintained in good physical condition and shall have a valid hydrostatic date stamp.

50.2.1.10.2.3 Tanks shall be secured in their upright position with a chain, strap, or other approved method that prevents the tank from tipping over.

50.2.1.10.2.4 Tanks shall be located so that they are not accessible to the public. LP gas tanks shall be located at least 5 feet from any cooking or heating equipment or any open flame device.

50.2.1.10.2.5 All LP gas equipment shall be properly maintained and comply with the requirements of NFPA 58.

50.2.1.10.2.6 Regulators. Single-stage regulators may not supply equipment that is rated more than 100,000 btu/hr. rating. Two-stage regulators shall be used with equipment that is rated more than 100,000 btu/hr.

50.2.1.10.3 General Safety Requirements.

50.2.1.10.3.1 All electrical cords shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be secured to prevent damage.

50.2.1.10.3.2 Movable cooking equipment shall have wheels removed or shall be placed on blocks or otherwise secured to prevent movement of the appliance during operation.

50.2.1.10.3.3 Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 1, Section 13.6, and shall be specifically listed for such use.

III. Amend Subparagraph 50.7.2.3.4 to replace "an approved company" with "a gas fitter certified by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation" and add the following: The certification documentation shall consist of the following:

(1) The name of the certified gas fitter;

(2) The license or certification number that demonstrates the gas fitter is approved to install, inspect, and maintain LP-gas systems;

(3) The corporate name of the mobile food service business;

(4) The identifying name on the side of the mobile food vehicle;

(5) The date of inspection;

(6) The vehicle tag number and VIN; and

(7) A signed statement by the certified gas fitter that reads: "The LP-Gas system has been inspected for compliance with the current edition of NFPA 58 and found to be in compliance with the provisions of the code. In addition, leak detection has been conducted on the LP-Gas system piping and the piping has been found to maintain integrity."