Md. Code, Public Safety § 9–305

When evaluating and approving a builder’s overall site development and construction plans, the cost of the builder’s installation of fast response residential fire sprinkler systems shall be considered by:

(1) local building officials;

(2) local fire chiefs;

(3) the State Fire Prevention Commission;

(4) the State Fire Marshal;

(5) fire administrators with responsibility for code enforcement; and

(6) in Baltimore City, the Chief of the Fire Department.