Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 12-1101 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Carbon monoxide alarm" means a device that:(1) senses carbon monoxide;(2) when sensing carbon monoxide, is capable of emitting a distinct and audible sound;(3) is listed and carries the listing of a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and(4)(i) is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup; or(ii) for a hotel, a lodging or rooming house, or a rental dwelling unit:1. is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup;2. is battery-powered, sealed, tamper resistant, and using a long-life battery that has a life of not less than 10 years; or3. is connected to an on-site control unit that monitors the carbon monoxide alarm remotely so that a responsible party is alerted when the device activates the alarm signal and receives its primary power from a battery or the control unit.(c)(1) "Dwelling" means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or more individuals.(2) "Dwelling" includes a one or two family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or dormitory.(d) "Hotel" has the meaning stated in § 9-201 of this article.(e) "Install" means to attach to the wall or ceiling of a dwelling in accordance with: (1) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 standard for the installation of carbon monoxide warning equipment in dwelling units; and(2) the manufacturer's recommendations.(f) "Lodging or rooming house" has the meaning stated in § 9-201 of this article.(g) "Rental dwelling unit" has the meaning stated in § 6-801 of the Environment Article.(h) "Sleeping area" has the meaning stated in § 9-101 of this article.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 175,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 174,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 151,Sec. 1, eff. 5/12/2015.