{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-12-1101","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Safety § 12–1101","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Carbon monoxide alarm” means a device that:\n(1) senses carbon monoxide;\n(2) when sensing carbon monoxide, is capable of emitting a distinct and audible sound;\n(3) is listed and carries the listing of a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and\n(4) (i) is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup; or\n(ii) for a hotel, a lodging or rooming house, or a rental dwelling unit:\n1. is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup;\n2. is battery–powered, sealed, tamper resistant, and using a long–life battery that has a life of not less than 10 years; or\n3. 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.\n(c) (1) “Dwelling” means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or more individuals.\n(2) “Dwelling” includes a one or two family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or dormitory.\n(d) “Hotel” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this article.\n(e) “Install” means to attach to the wall or ceiling of a dwelling in accordance with:\n(1) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 standard for the installation of carbon monoxide warning equipment in dwelling units; and\n(2) the manufacturer’s recommendations.\n(f) “Lodging or rooming house” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this article.\n(g) “Rental dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Environment Article.\n(h) “Sleeping area” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of this article.","path":["Article - Public Safety"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gps\u0026section=12-1101","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:18Z","sha256":"654c96bf2803cbf02b0f8b76c7622339d03d71b9bb2877dfe1b74a7e07815a4d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-12-1007","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-12-1102"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}