ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

(H) MBRC.

"MBRC" MEANS THE MARYLAND BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(g).

No changes are made.
(I) MODIFICATION.
"MODIFICATION" MEANS:

(1)      THE RECONFIGURATION OF A SPACE;

(2)      THE ADDITION OR ELIMINATION OF A DOOR OR WINDOW;

(3)      THE RECONFIGURATION OR EXTENSION OF A SYSTEM; OR

(4)      THE INSTALLATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(h).

The only changes are in style.
(J) RECONSTRUCTION.
"RECONSTRUCTION" MEANS:

(1)      THE RECONFIGURATION OF A SPACE THAT:

(I)      AFFECTS AN EXIT OR ELEMENT OF THE EGRESS ACCESS THAT
IS SHARED BY MORE THAN A SINGLE OCCUPANT; OR

(II)     PREVENTS OCCUPANCY OF THE WORK AREA BECAUSE THE
EXISTING MEANS OF EGRESS AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, OR THEIR
EQUIVALENT, ARE NOT IN PLACE OR CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAINED; OR

(2)      EXTENSIVE MODIFICATIONS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-502(i).

In item (1)(ii) of this subsection, the reference to the reconfiguration of a
space "that ... prevents occupancy of the work area" is substituted for the
former reference to the reconfiguration of a space "such that the work area
is not permitted to be occupied" for clarity and brevity.

Defined term: "Modification" § 12-1001

(K) REHABILITATION PROJECT.

"REHABILITATION PROJECT" MEANS CONSTRUCTION WORK UNDERTAKEN IN
AN EXISTING BUILDING THAT INCLUDES REPAIR, RENOVATION, MODIFICATION,
RECONSTRUCTION, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY, OR ADDITION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(j).

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