§ 12-1101
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§12–1101.
(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
(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; or
3. 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.
(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.