§ 11-253. Standards adopted.  


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  • (a)

    The following enumerated codes, standards, and model laws published by the National Fire Protection Association ("NFPA"), shall be adopted by resolution and made a part of this Division with the same force and effect as if the same were incorporated and set forth at length therein. The editions of the individual codes and standards listed in Subparagraph (a)(1) through (10) shall be adopted by resolution by the County Council. A copy of the adopted codes, standards, and model laws shall be marked as a master copy and maintained by the Clerk of the County Council.

    (1)

    Occupancy protection .

    NFPA 32. Standard for Dry-cleaning Plants
    NFPA 88A. Standard for Parking Structures
    NFPA 99. Health Care Facilities Code
    NFPA 101. Life Safety Code as amended by the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code
    NFPA 102. Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures
    NFPA 307. Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves
    NFPA 909. Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties — Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship

     

    (2)

    Flammable and Combustible Liquids .

    NFPA-30. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
    NFPA-30A. Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
    NFPA-31. Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
    NFPA-33. Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials
    NFPA-34. Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
    NFPA-329 Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases

     

    (3)

    Flammable gases.

    NFPA-30B. Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
    NFPA-51. Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
    NFPA-51A. Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
    NFPA-51B. Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work
    NFPA-54. National Fuel Gas Code
    NFPA-55. Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
    NFPA-58. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
    NFPA-59. Utility LP-Gas Plant Code
    NFPA-59A Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
    NFPA-329 Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases

     

    (4)

    Hazardous materials and processes.

    NFPA-35. Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings
    NFPA-45. Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
    NFPA-69. Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
    NFPA-160. Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience
    NFPA-400 Hazardous Materials Code
    NFPA-484. Standard for Combustible Metals
    NFPA-495. Explosive Materials Code
    NFPA-560. Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
    NFPA-654. Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
    NFPA-664. Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
    NFPA-704. Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
    NFPA-801. Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials
    NFPA-1122. Code for Model Rocketry
    NFPA-1123. Code for Fireworks Display

     

    (5)

    Transportation.

    NFPA-303. Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards
    NFPA-407. Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
    NFPA-498. Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives
    NFPA-501. Standard for Manufactured Housing
    NFPA-501A. Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installation, Sites, and Communities
    NFPA-1192. Standard on Recreational Vehicles
    NFPA-1194. Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

     

    (6)

    Fire extinguishing systems.

    NFPA-11. Standard for Low, Medium and High-Expansion Foam
    NFPA-12. Standard for Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
    NFPA-12A. Standard for Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
    NFPA-13. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
    NFPA-13D. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
    NFPA-13R. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height
    NFPA-14. Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems
    NFPA-15. Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
    NFPA-16. Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
    NFPA-17. Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
    NFPA-17A. Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
    NFPA-20. Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
    NFPA-22. Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
    NFPA-24. Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
    NFPA-25. Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
    NFPA-750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
    NFPA-1142 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting

     

    (7)

    Portable fire extinguishers.

    NFPA-10. Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

     

    (8)

    Fire warning systems.

    NFPA-72. National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

     

    (9)

    Storage.

    NFPA-70. National Electrical Code
    NFPA-82. Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment
    NFPA-85. Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
    NFPA-86. Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
    NFPA-90A. Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
    NFPA-90B. Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
    NFPA-96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
    NFPA-110. Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
    NFPA-204. Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting
    NFPA-211. Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
    NFPA-220. Standard on Types of Building Construction
    NFPA-241. Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

     

    (10)

    Building Construction and Facilities.

    NFPA-1. Fire Code as amended by the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code

     

    (CB-107-1979; CB-123-1982; CB-75-1993; CB-84-1993; CB-80-2006; CB-47-2010; CB-96-2012)

    Editor's note— CR-75-2006 adopted specific editions for individual codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association appearing in this Section.

    CR-42-2010 adopted specific editions for individual codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association appearing in this Section.

    CR-67-2012 adopted specific editions for individual codes and standards of the Nation Fire Protection Association appearing in this Section.

    CR-82-2016 adopted specific editions for individual codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association appearing in this Section.