Md. Code Regs. 29.06.01.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 29.06.01.07 - National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code

The NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2018 Edition) is incorporated by reference, except for the following amendments:

A. Amend Section 2.2 to delete the referenced publication NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition.

B. Amend Section 2.4 to delete the referenced publications NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition, and NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code, 2018 edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is referenced, other than for extracted text, substitute the building code adopted by the AHJ.

C. Amend Subsection 3.3.64 to add the following Paragraph: 3.3.64.3B ulkhead Door. A type of door assembly covering an opening in the ground providing direct access to a basement, the floor of which is not more than 8 feet below ground level. The door consists of a single rigid leaf or two overlapping rigid leaves or covers which need to be pushed or lifted upwards in order to be opened. A person, after opening the door, can walk up a series of steps to escape to the outside.

D. Amend Paragraph 3.3.148.1 and Subparagraphs 16.6.1.1.2 and 17.6.1.1.2 to delete "more than 3, but".

E. Amend Paragraphs 3.3.196.4 and 6.1.4.1 to delete "four or more".

F. Amend Paragraphs 3.3.196.12 and 6.1.9.1 to replace "four" with "six".

G. Amend Subsection 4.5.8 and Paragraph 4.6.12.1 to delete "for compliance with the provisions of this Code".

H. Amend Paragraph 4.6.10.2 to replace "Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, construction" with "Construction".

I. Amend Paragraph 4.6.12.3 to delete "by the Code".

J. Amend Subsection 4.8.2 to add the following Paragraph: 4.8.2.4E mergency action plans shall be maintained in a location approved by the AHJ.

K. Amend Subparagraph 6.1.8.1.1 to replace "three" with "five" and delete ", if any, accommodated in rented rooms ".

L. Amend Subparagraph 7.2.1.5.12 to replace "required" with "provided".

M. Amend subparagraph 7.2.1.6.3 to replace "in Chapters 11 through 43" with "by the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".

N. Amend Subparagraph 7.2.1.7.1 to delete "required to be".

O. Amend Subparagraph 7.2.1.7.3 to delete "Required".

P. Amend Paragraph 7.9.1.2 to replace "only" in the first sentence with ", but not be limited to,".

Q. Amend Paragraph 9.6.1.3 and Subsection 9.11.1 to delete "required by this Code".

R. Amend Paragraph 9.6.2.6 to add the following: This paragraph does not permit the omission of manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with other provisions of this Subsection unless specifically permitted by Chapters 11 through 43.

S. Amend Paragraph 9.7.1.1 to add the following Subparagraph: 9.7.1.1.1 for new ceiling installations, drop-out ceilings as referenced in NFPA 13, Subsection 8.15.15, shall be prohibited.

T. Amend Subsection 9.11.4 and Paragraph 9.14.1.1 to replace "Chapters 11 through 43" with "the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".

U. Amend Paragraph 11.8.3.1 to add "High-rise buildings do not include a structure or building used exclusively for open-air parking."

V. Amend Paragraph 11.11.2.1 to add "or other approved testing standard approved by the State Fire Marshal".

W. Delete Subsection 11.12.2

X. Delete Paragraphs 12.2.1.2, 14.2.1.5, 16.2.1.1, 28.2.1.4, 30.2.1.3, 32.2.2.7, 36.2.1.6, 38.2.1.5, 40.2.1.3, 42.2.1.3, Subparagraphs 16.6.2.1.2, 32.3.2.1.3, and Subsection 26.2.4.

Y. Amend Paragraphs 12.2.4.1 a and 13.2.4.1 a to add the following:

(1) Not less than two separate exits shall be provided on every story.

(2) Not less than two separate exits shall be accessible from every part of every story.

Z. Amend Paragraphs 14.7.2.3 and 15.7.2.3 to delete existing wording and replace with the following:

Fire emergency egress drills shall be conducted as follows:

(1) Not less than one fire emergency egress drill shall be conducted every month the facility is in session, unless the following criteria are met:

(a) In climates where the weather is severe, the monthly fire emergency egress drills shall be permitted to be deferred; and

(b) In educational occupancies which are:

(i) fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the total number of annual fire emergency egress drills shall be five, with a least two of the required drills conducted in the first four months of the school year; or

(ii) not fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the total number of annual fire emergency egress drills shall be eight, with at least three of the required drills conducted in the first four months of the school year.

(2) All occupants of the building shall participate in the fire emergency egress drill.

(3) One fire emergency egress drill, other than for educational occupancies that are open on a year-round basis, shall be required within the first 30 days of operation.

AA. Amend Subparagraph 15.2.2.2.4 to add the following new item: (10) Two releasing operations shall be permitted for hardware on an existing door leaf provided that releasing does not require simultaneous operations and the locking device is of a type that is readily distinguishable as locked.

BB. Amend Subsections 16.1.1 and 17.1.1 to add the following Paragraphs: 16.1.1.10 and 17.1.1.10D ay-care centers providing day care for school-age children before or after school hours in a building which is in use as a public or private school are not required to meet the provisions of this chapter, but shall meet the provisions for educational occupancies.

CC. Amend Subparagraphs 16.2.11.1.1 and 17.2.11.1.1 to add the following item: (4) For grade floor windows the minimum net clear opening shall be permitted to be 5.0 square feet.

DD. Amend Sub-subparagraphs 16.6.1.4 a.1.1 and 17.6.1.4 a.1.1 to delete "more than three, but" and replace "seven" with "nine".

EE. Amend Sub-subparagraphs 16.6.1.4 a.1.2 and 17.6.1.4 a.1.2 to replace "7" with "9".

FF. Amend Subparagraphs 16.6.1.7 a.1 and 17.6.1.7 a.1 to replace "both" with "all" and Items (1) and (2) with the following Items:

(1) The minimum staff-to-client ratio shall be not less than one staff member for up to eight clients, including the caretaker's own children incapable of self-preservation.

(2) There shall be not more than four clients incapable of self-preservation, including the caretaker's own children incapable of self-preservation.

(3) A staff-to-client ratio of at least one staff member to every two clients incapable of self-preservation shall be maintained at all times.

(4) The staff-to-client ratio shall be permitted to be modified by the authority having jurisdiction where safeguards in addition to those specified in this section are provided.

GG. Amend paragraphs 16.6.2.1 and 17.6.2.1 and Subparagraphs 16.6.2.4.5 and 17.6.2.4.5 ] Subparagraph 16.6.2.1.1 and Paragraph 17.6.2.1 to add the following: Bulkhead doors may not serve as a primary means of escape.

HH. Amend Subparagraphs 16.6.2.4.5 and 17.6.2.4.5 to delete item (3).

II. Amend Paragraphs 16.6.2.2 (R(Reserved) and 17.6.2.2 (R(Reserved) to add the following: SLIDING DOOR: For family day-care homes, a sliding door used as a required means of escape shall comply with the following conditions:

(1) The sliding door shall have not more than one, easily operated, locking device that does not require special knowledge, effort, or tools to operate;

(2) There may not be draperies, screens, or storm doors that could impede egress;

(3) The sill or track height may not exceed 1/2 inch above the interior finish floor;

(4) The surface onto which exit is made shall be an all weather surface such as a deck, patio, or sidewalk;

(5) The floor level outside the door may be one step lower than the inside, but not more than 8 inches lower;

(6) The sliding door shall open to a clear open width of at least 28 inches;

(7) Before day-care use each day, the sliding door shall be unlocked and tested to the full required width to be sure it is operating properly, and the door shall be nonbinding and slide easily; and

(8) During periods of snow or freezing rain, door tracks shall be cleared out and the door opened periodically throughout the day in order to ensure proper operation.

JJ. Amend Paragraphs 16.6.2.3 (R(Reserved) and 17.6.2.3 (R(Reserved) to add the following:

SPECIAL MEANS OF ESCAPE REQUIREMENTS: For family day-care homes, deadbolt locks shall be provided with approved interior latches, or these locks shall be of a captured key design from which the key cannot be removed from the interior side of the lock when the lock is in the locked position.

KK. Amend Subparagraph 17.6.3.4.5 to delete "existing" and replace "and battery" with "battery, and smoke alarm".

LL. Amend Subparagraph 22.4.5.1R.3 to delete "or 22.4.5.1R.5 ".

MM. Delete Subparagraphs 22.4.5.1R.5 and 23.4.5.1R.5.

NN. Delete Paragraphs 22.4.5.2 a and 23.4.5.2 a.

OO. Amend Subparagraph 23.4.5.1 a.3 to delete "or 23.4.5.1 a.5".

PP. Amend Paragraph 24.1.1.2 to replace "three" with "five" and delete ", if any, accommodated in rented rooms".

QQ. Amend Subparagraphs 24.2.2.3.3, 32.2.2.3.1(3), and 33.2.2.3.1(3) to insert ", or not less than 5.0 square feet for grade floor windows" after "5.7 ft²".

RR. Amend Paragraph 26.1.1.1 a to replace "buildings" with "buildings that do not qualify as one- and two-family dwellings".

SS. Amend Sub-subparagraph 33.3.3.4 a.8.1 to delete "33.3.3.4 a.8.2 and".

TT. Delete Sub-subparagraph 33.3.3.4 a.8.2.

UU. Amend Table 42.2.5 to replace "50" with "75" and "15" with "23" for common path of travel for ordinary hazard storage occupancy not protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1).

VV. Amend Subparagraphs 42.3.4.1 a.2 and 42.3.4.1 a.3 to replace "Storage occupancies" with "Storage occupancies less than three stories".

WW. Amend Sub-subparagraphs 42.8.3.4.1.1 and 42.8.3.4.1.3 to replace "Parking structures" with "Parking structures less than three stories".

Md. Code Regs. 29.06.01.07

Regulations .07 amended effective August 30, 1982 (9:17 Md. R. 1709)
Regulation .07B amended effective January 23, 1989 (16:1 Md. R. 72)
Regulations .07 adopted effective January 14, 1999 (26:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulations .07 repealed effective August 6, 2001 (28:15 Md. R. 1400)
Regulations .07 adopted effective August 6, 2001 (28:15 Md. R. 1400)
Regulation .07 amended effective January 1, 2010 (36:25 Md. R. 1956); January 1, 2013 (39:23 Md. R. 1533)
Regulation .07 amended effective 42:23 Md. R. 1436, eff.1/1/2016; amended effective 46:20 Md. R. 847, eff. 10/7/2019