Maryland § 9-503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-503.
(a) Each building constructed after July 1, 1977, that is intended to house 50 or more occupants who, because of age, blindness, disability, or physical or mental illness, are unable to evacuate the building without assistance in case of fire, shall be protected throughout the entire building by a system that is:
(1) designed to detect and extinguish a fire automatically while sounding an alarm; and
(2) installed in accordance with accepted engineering practices approved by the authority with jurisdiction.
(b) (1) An order for compliance with the requirements of this section that is issued in accordance with the authority granted under Title 6, Subtitle 3 of this article may be appealed to the State Fire Prevention Commission.
(2) An order for compliance with the requirements of this section that is issued in accordance with the authority granted by a local law, ordinance, or regulation may be appealed as provided by law, ordinance, or regulation of the local jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-503
What does Maryland Code § 9-503 cover?
Section 9-503 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 9-503?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-503" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 9-503 apply to my situation?
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