Md. Code Regs. 29.06.01.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 29.06.01.05 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)" means the State Fire Marshal or the legally appointed designee as prescribed in this chapter.

(2) "International Code Council (ICC)" means International Code Council, Inc., 500 New Jersey Avenue N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070.

(3) "Legally appointed designee" means those local or county officials specifically authorized under the Public Safety Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to enforce the provisions of the State Fire Laws and State Fire Prevention Code.

(4) "New building or condition" means a building, structure, installation, plant, equipment, renovation, or condition:

(a) For which a building permit is issued on or after the effective date of this chapter;

(b) On which actual construction is started on or after the effective date of this chapter in a jurisdiction where a building permit is not required;

(c) Which represents a change from one occupancy classification to another on or after the effective date of this chapter; or

(d) Which represents a situation, circumstance, or physical makeup of any structure, premise, or process that was commenced on or after the effective date of this chapter.

(5) "NFPA" means National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

Md. Code Regs. 29.06.01.05

Regulations .05 amended effective August 30, 1982 (9:17 Md. R. 1709)
Regulations .05 adopted effective January 14, 1999 (26:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulations .05 repealed effective August 6, 2001 (28:15 Md. R. 1400)
Regulations .05 adopted effective August 6, 2001 (28:15 Md. R. 1400)
Regulation .05B amended effective January 1, 2010 (36:25 Md. R. 1956)