In accordance with the procedures authorized in Chapter 22, “Fire Safety Code”, of the Montgomery County Code, as amended, this Executive Regulation applies to the design, installation, alteration, and maintenance of fire protection systems in buildings or structures. Where there are differences between this regulation and the Montgomery County Building Code, the more restrictive provision(s) will apply.
In this regulation the term “Director” means the Director of the Department of Permitting Services and includes the Director’s designees.
The Department of Permitting Services has the authority to enforce the requirements of the Montgomery County Fire Safety Code as it pertains to new and existing buildings, facilities, elements, structures, and conditions.
New buildings, new systems, or new conditions are subject to this regulation. Existing buildings, existing systems, or existing conditions which are altered are subject to this regulation to the extent required by the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code, the Montgomery County Fire Safety Code, and the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code. Unaltered existing buildings, existing systems, or existing conditions are subject to this regulation only when an inimical or distinct hazard exists.
This regulation amends and replaces Executive Regulation No. 19-13.