Document Citation: Md. PUBLIC SAFETY Code Ann. § 6-318

Header:
Annotated Code of Maryland
PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 6. STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL
SUBTITLE 3. STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

§ 6-318. Abatement orders -- In general

(a) Authority to issue. -- The State Fire Marshal may issue a reasonable abatement order if the State Fire Marshal:

(1) determines that a building or structure has been constructed, altered, or repaired in a manner that violates a regulation adopted by the Commission before the construction, alteration, or repairs began;

(2) determines that a building or structure:

(i) is a fire hazard because of disrepair, age, dilapidated or abandoned condition, or for any other reason; and

(ii) endangers other buildings and property; or

(3) finds in a building or on premises a combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material, or other condition dangerous to the safety of individuals who occupy the building or premises and adjacent premises or property.

(b) Form and contents. -- An abatement order under this section shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be directed to the owner or occupant of the building, structure, or premises; and

(3) contain a notice that:

(i) compliance with the order is required within the time specified in the notice; and

(ii) any person aggrieved by the order may file an appeal from the order in accordance with Subtitle 5 of this title.

(c) Relief. -- The abatement order may order:

(1) the repair or demolition of the building or structure or the removal of the combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material; and

(2) the remedying of any condition found to be in violation of a regulation adopted by the Commission or to be dangerous to the safety of individuals or property.