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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1A. STRUCTURE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 2B. AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3. AIR QUALITY CONTROL - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3A. ALARMS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5. ANIMAL CONTROL - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8. BUILDINGS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8A. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 10B. COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11. CONSUMER PROTECTION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11A. CONDOMINIUMS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11B. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 13. DETENTION CENTERS AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15. EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 16. ELECTIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 17. ELECTRICITY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 18A. ENERGY POLICY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 19. EROSION, SEDIMENT CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 19A. ETHICS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 20 FINANCE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21 FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 22. FIRE SAFETY CODE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 22A. FOREST CONSERVATION - TREES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 23A. GROUP HOMES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24. HEALTH AND SANITATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24A. HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24B. HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 25. HOSPITALS, SANITARIUMS, NURSING AND CARE HOMES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 25A. HOUSING, MODERATELY PRICED - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 25B. HOUSING POLICY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 26. HOUSING AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE STANDARDS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 27. HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 27A. INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 29. LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 30. LICENSING AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 30C. MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND IMMOBILIZATION ON PRIVATE PROPERTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31A. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND TOWING REGISTRATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31B. NOISE CONTROL - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31C. NEW HOME BUILDER AND SELLER REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 33. PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 33B. PESTICIDES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 35. POLICE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 36. POND SAFETY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 38A. RADIO, TELEVISION AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 40. REAL PROPERTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 41. RECREATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 41A. RENTAL ASSISTANCE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 42A. RIDESHARING AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 44. SCHOOLS AND CAMPS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 44A. SECONDHAND PERSONAL PROPERTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 45. SEWERS, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND DRAINAGE - REGULATIONS
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CHAPTER 49. STREETS AND ROADS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 50. SUBDIVISION OF LAND - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 51 SWIMMING POOLS - REGULATIONS
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CHAPTER 55. TREE CANOPY - REGULATIONS
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CHAPTER 57. WEAPONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 59. ZONING - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 60. SILVER SPRING, BETHESDA, WHEATON AND MONTGOMERY HILLS PARKING LOT DISTRICTS - REGULATIONS
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Sec. 22-27. Approval of fire detection systems and devices.
   (a)   Definitions.
   Automatic fire detector: The term "automatic fire detector" shall mean an assembly designed to detect the presence of fire and initiate action.
   Device: The term "device" shall include any single station alarm device or any multiple station alarm device.
   Fire detection system: The term "fire detection system" shall mean any arrangement of two (2) or more automatic fire detectors connected through a separate control and shall include associated gongs, horns, bells, transformers, wiring or other components which in combination sense the presence of fire and initiate alarm action.
   Multiple station alarm device: The term "multiple station alarm device" shall mean single station alarm devices, two (2) or more, which may be interconnected so that actuation of one (1) causes all integral or separate audible alarms to operate. It may also consist of one (1) single station alarm device having connections for other detectors or manual stations.
   Single station alarm device: The term "single station alarm device" shall mean an assembly incorporating the detector, control equipment, and the alarm sounding equipment in one (1) unit, operated from a power supply either in the unit, or obtained at the point of installation.
   Automatic fire detectors shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of the Standard for Automatic Fire Detectors, NFPA #72 E, 1974 edition.
   (b)   Required. A person, directly or through an agent, must not sell, offer for sale, lease or install any type of fire detection system or device until the Director of Permitting Services has issued the certificate of approval or permit required by this Section.
   (c)   Certificate of approval for devices. Application for a certificate of approval must be in a form specified by the Director of Permitting Services. The applicant must supply complete copies of the report of any nationally recognized testing laboratories which have examined the fire detection device.
   If the Director finds that the fire detection device submitted will function dependably, and that the device has been tested and approved or listed by a recognized testing laboratory, the Director must issue a certificate of approval subject to the condition that the installation of the device complies with all applicable laws.
   If the Director finds that the fire detection device is not likely to operate dependably or the device has not been tested and approved or listed by a recognized testing laboratory, the Director must disapprove the application and specify the reasons for the disapproval.
   (d)   Permit for installation of system. Before any fire detection system is installed, the agent, contractor or installer must apply to the Director of Permitting Services for a permit. Two complete sets of drawings and specifications must accompany the permit application. This permit is in addition to any other permit required by law. A single permit may be issued for multiple dwelling units for new construction if similar household fire detection systems are being installed in more than one dwelling unit under the control of a single owner, developer or manager. Any variation in floor plan, number of detectors or model number of components must be specified on the permit application.
   If the Director finds that any part of the fire detection system is not likely to function dependably or does not conform with specific requirements in this Chapter or other County laws, the Director must disapprove the application and specify the reason for the disapproval. The Director must review and approve any combination system only for fire warning purposes and not for any other function of the combination system.
   (e)   Permit for connection of system. When the Director of Permitting Services has issued a permit to install a fire alarm system, and if the system requires connection to a source of energy which is regulated under the County electrical code, a permit for the necessary connection must be obtained from the Department of Permitting Services. (1975 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1; 1996 L.M.C., ch. 20, § 1; 1998 L.M.C., ch. 12, § 1; 2001 L.M.C., ch. 14, § 1; 2002 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 2; 2011 L.M.C., ch. 17, § 1.)
   Editor’s note—2011 L.M.C., ch. 17, §§ 2 and 3, state:
   Sec. 2. Transition. This Act does not apply to any appeal to the Board of Appeals that was filed before this Act took effect.
   Sec. 3. Regulations. Regulations 6-06AM and 7-06AM remain in effect, notwithstanding any amendment to the County Code in Section 1 of this Act, except for any provision of the National Fire Code that authorizes or refers to an appeal to the Board of Appeals.