Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(I)      ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS; AND

(II)     ARE ACTING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR ASSIGNED
DUTIES FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER;

(3)      INSPECTIONS, TESTS, PLAN REVIEW, AND ENSURING THE
MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
ON FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, OR RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE OF OPERATING
OR RECENTLY OPERATED FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BY MEMBERS OF STATE,
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, CAREER, OR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS, OR
AUTHORITIES WITH JURISDICTION IF THE MEMBERS ARE ACTING IN THEIR
CAPACITY AS MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS OR AUTHORITIES;

(4)      INSTALLATION OF LIMITED AREA FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS OR
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY REPAIRS ON FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PERFORMED BY
MASTER PLUMBERS IF THE PLUMBERS ARE ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; OR

(5)      INSPECTIONS, TESTS, PREPARATION OF DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION
DOCUMENTS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, LAYOUT, AND PLAN REVIEW OF FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BY MARYLAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IF THE ENGINEERS
ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, § 3(f)(4) and (g)(1), (2), and (3).

In the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the
introductory phrase is added to indicate that exceptions exist.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former phrase "unless the person
has complied with the licensing and regulatory requirements established
by the State Fire Prevention Commission" is deleted as redundant. The
State Fire Prevention Commission is required to establish a program to
license and regulate fire sprinkler contractors under § 9-902(a) of this
subtitle. Under this program, the State Fire Marshal issues licenses to
those who meet the requirements for licensure so a person who is licensed
by the State Fire Marshal has met the requirements established by the
State Fire Prevention Commission.

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the former reference to an "employer" of
a person who is licensed by the State Fire Marshal is deleted as redundant
and included in the reference to a "contractor". The Public Safety Article
Review Committee notes this deletion for consideration by the General
Assembly.

In subsection (b)(4) of this section, the former reference to a "licensed"
master plumber is deleted as unnecessary because master plumbers are
licensed by the State Board of Plumbing.

In subsection (b)(5) of this section, the reference to "Maryland professional
engineer[s]" is substituted for the former reference to "Maryland registered

- 414 -