Maryland SB513 mandates fire safety equipment in residential rental high-rise buildings and regulates fire alarm system technicians.

Maryland SB513 requires automatic smoke alarms in sleeping areas of residential occupancies and mandates fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings undergoing substantial renovations. It also establishes a licensing program for fire alarm system technicians and companies, including standards for professional and technical qualifications, liability insurance, and fees. The bill outlines procedures for the State Fire Marshal to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for non-compliance.

Maryland SB513 mandates fire safety equipment in residential rental high-rise buildings and regulates fire alarm system technicians.

Maryland SB513 requires automatic smoke alarms in sleeping areas of residential occupancies and mandates fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings undergoing substantial renovations. It also establishes a licensing program for fire alarm system technicians and companies, including standards for professional and technical qualifications, liability insurance, and fees. The bill outlines procedures for the State Fire Marshal to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for non-compliance.