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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 340

(c) (1) After investigating a fire [of] IN any
residential dwelling place described in subsection [(a)] (B)
of this section, the State Fire Marshal or the local
investigating authority shall issue to the occupant a smoke
detection installation order in the absence of required
smoke detectors. Failure to comply with such an order
[with] WITHIN fifteen days of re-occupancy constitutes a
violation.

(2) [Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13 of this article, failure] FAILURE to comply with the
smoke detection installation order issued under paragraph
[i] (1) of this subsection shall be punishable only by a
fine not exceeding $50. THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13 OF
THIS ARTICLE SHALL NOT APPLY.

(3) (D) Failure to comply with this [section]
SUBSECTION may not be used as a policy defense in the
settlement of a property insurance claim.

(d) (E) Approved smoke detecting devices shall be
installed not to exceed the lineal or square footage
allowances specified, based on the generally accepted test
standards under which they were tested and approved.

(e) (F) Smoke detection systems, including specialized
smoke detectors for the deaf and hearing impaired, shall be
approved for the particular system and shall only be used
for detection and signaling in the event of fire.

(f) (G) [Unless] EXCEPT AS permitted under subsection
(b) of this section, smoke detection systems shall operate
on an AC primary source of electric power. Each detector
shall be wired into the circuit serving the area in which it
is located.

(g) (H) Smoke detection systems may operate on
approved power supplies other than an AC primary source when
approved by the Fire Prevention Commission, but only when it
is clearly evident that reasonable safety is secured.

(h) (I) Sale and installation of smoke detection
systems and specialized smoke detectors for the deaf and
hearing impaired shall be in accordance with State of
Maryland Fire Prevention Code regulations.

(i) (J) Approval shall be obtained from the State Fire
Marshal by every [individual, firm or corporation]
MANUFACTURER commercially selling[, installing, or
repairing] OR OFFERING FOR SALE smoke detection systems IN
THE STATE. Application for such approval OF EACH MODEL shall
be in the manner prescribed by the State Fire Marshal AND
SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $25. THE APPLICATION FEE
SHALL BE RETURNED IN THE EVENT SUCH APPLICATION IS DENIED.