Ch. 5                                       2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(G) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM.

(1)      "PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM" MEANS A SYSTEM THAT:

(I)      PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH PIPED WATER FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION; AND

(II)     HAS AT LEAST 15 SERVICE CONNECTIONS OR REGULARLY
SERVES AT LEAST 25 INDIVIDUALS.

(2)      "PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM" INCLUDES:

(I)      A COLLECTION, TREATMENT, STORAGE, OR DISTRIBUTION
FACILITY THAT IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE OPERATOR OF THE SYSTEM AND IS
USED PRIMARILY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYSTEM; AND

(II)     A COLLECTION OR PRETREATMENT STORAGE FACILITY THAT IS
NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE OPERATOR OF THE SYSTEM AND IS USED
PRIMARILY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYSTEM.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 12B(a)(7).

The only changes are in style.

.(H) SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

"SPRINKLER SYSTEM" MEANS A DEVICE THAT:

(1)      OPENS AUTOMATICALLY BY OPERATION OF A HEAT RESPONSIVE
RELEASING MECHANISM;

(2)      DISCHARGES WATER IN A SPECIFIC PATTERN OVER A DESIGNATED
AREA TO EXTINGUISH OR CONTROL FIRE; AND

(3)      USES THE SAME SERVICE WATER SUPPLY PIPE TO THE DWELLING
UNIT THAT THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM USES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 12B(a)(8)(i), (ii),
and (iii).

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Dwelling unit" § 9-201
"Public water system" § 9-201

(I) TOWNHOUSE.

"TOWN HOUSE" MEANS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT THAT IS
CONSTRUCTED IN A HORIZONTAL SERIES OF ATTACHED UNITS WITH PROPERTY
LINES SEPARATING THE UNITS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 12B(a)(9).

The only changes are in style.

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