Maryland HB149 enhances fire safety in residential rental high-rise buildings by requiring smoke detectors and fire sprinklers.

Maryland HB149 mandates the installation of smoke detectors in residential rental high-rise buildings, ensuring safety by requiring detectors in each interior public corridor starting July 31, 2025. The bill also requires automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings undergoing substantial renovations, defined as renovations costing 40% of the building's assessed value. Additionally, the bill establishes a program to license and regulate fire alarm system technicians and fire sprinkler contractors, ensuring they meet specific standards and requirements.

Maryland HB149 enhances fire safety in residential rental high-rise buildings by requiring smoke detectors and fire sprinklers.

Maryland HB149 mandates the installation of smoke detectors in residential rental high-rise buildings, ensuring safety by requiring detectors in each interior public corridor starting July 31, 2025. The bill also requires automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings undergoing substantial renovations, defined as renovations costing 40% of the building's assessed value. Additionally, the bill establishes a program to license and regulate fire alarm system technicians and fire sprinkler contractors, ensuring they meet specific standards and requirements.