Maryland Administrative Code

.11 Injury Reporting and Recording. A. Injury Reporting. (1) Whenever a death, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, compound fracture, broken tooth, or loss of an eye occurs during the use of an inflatable amusement attraction: (a) The person who directly controls the operatio…

.12 Records and Reports. A. The Inflatable Amusement Attraction Daily Inspection and Daily Pre-Opening Checklist shall be: (1) Signed by the person performing the inspection immediately upon completion of the inspection; (2) Kept with the inflatable amusement attraction or at an …

.13 Design Criteria. A. An owner shall ensure that an inflatable amusement attraction is designed and manufactured in accordance with Regulation .09 of this chapter. B. Upon request, an owner shall provide the Commissioner with information to document compliance with §A of this r…

.14 Access, Egress, and Walking Surfaces. A. Access to and egress from all inflatable amusement attractions shall be free from all recognized hazards. B. All walking surfaces including, but not limited to, loading and unloading areas, platforms, landings, stairs, and ramps shall …

.15 Signage. An owner shall comply with the signage requirements of ASTM F2374-22.7.5.4 excluding “such as, but not limited to, those listed in 7.9” in Section 7.5.4.1.

.16 General Environment. A. Weather-Related and Environmental Condition Restrictions. (1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, all manufacturer weather-related and environmental condition restrictions shall be complied with; and. (2) In the event of lightning, maximum …

.17 Fire Protection. A. Flammable and Combustible Liquids. (1) An owner shall store and handle flammable and combustible liquids consistent with the applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. (2) An owner may not handle or fuel equipment with flammable liqu…

.18 Equipment and Materials. A. Guarding. (1) The owner shall ensure that machinery is guarded to prevent contact with belts, fan blades, or similar moving components. (2) Guards shall be: (a) Designed to perform a specific task; (b) Properly secured; and (c) Properly maintained …

.19 Location and Operation. A. In addition to the requirements set forth in this section, an owner shall comply with the installation requirements set forth in ASTM F2374.22.7.5.6.2-7.5.6.10. B. Location. (1) Placement of the inflatable amusement attraction at the location where …

.20 Electrical Requirements. A. In addition to the requirements set forth in this section, an owner shall comply with the installation requirements set forth in ASTM F2374-22.5.16.4. B. Lighting systems. Lighting systems, including fluorescent lighting systems, shall be: (1) In g…

.21 Rules of Procedure for Hearings. All contested case hearings before the Commissioner shall be governed by COMAR 09.01.02.

.22 Variances. A. Application for Variance. (1) An affected owner may apply to the Commissioner for a variance from any regulation adopted under Business Regulation Article, Title 3, Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) An application for variance shall be in writing and shall include…

.01 Procedure for Public Hearings. A. The Commissioner of Labor and Industry, or the Commissioner's designee, shall be the hearing officer. B. The hearing officer shall: (1) Call the title of the case; (2) Briefly explain the purpose and nature of the hearing; (3) Administer the …

.01 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Pending Changes This section will be changed by the following pending documents: June 17, 2026: Maryland Register, Volume 53, Issue 8 A. Scope. (1) The following sections set out the dates on which ANSI/ASME codes and supplements as r…

.02 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. Pending Changes This section will be changed by the following pending documents: June 17, 2026: Maryland Register, Volume 53, Issue 8 A. Scope. (1) The following sections set out the dates on which ANSI/ASME codes an…

.03 Notice of Planned Completion. A. At least 60 days before the planned completion of an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk, an owner or lessee shall provide the Commissioner with written notice of the planned completion, which shall contain the following informatio…

.04 Final Acceptance Inspection. A. A final acceptance inspection by the Commissioner is required before the Commissioner may issue a certificate of registration and inspection on all new or modified elevator units. B. A contractor shall request a final acceptance inspection at l…

.05 Inspections by State Inspector. An inspection by the Commissioner as provided for in Public Safety Article, §12-809(a), Annotated Code of Maryland is required before a certification of registration and inspection is issued.

.06 Record Keeping and Filing. Pending Changes This section will be changed by the following pending documents: June 17, 2026: Maryland Register, Volume 53, Issue 8 A. Record Keeping. (1) At a readily accessible central location in the building where the elevator unit is located,…

.07 Owner Inspection Responsibilities. A. An owner shall hire a third-party qualified elevator inspector who is registered and authorized to perform periodic annual inspections under Regulation .04-1 of this chapter to conduct inspections under Public Safety Article, §12-809(d), …

.08 Third-Party Qualified Elevator Inspections. A. A Level I inspector is a third-party qualified elevator inspector who may perform pre-final inspections and periodic annual inspections if the individual: (1) Possesses and maintains a valid third-party qualified elevator inspect…

.01 Purpose. This chapter delineates and defines certain terms used in Public Safety Article, §12-816, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.02 Definition. “Rescue litter” means a device for use in moving a sick or wounded person. The term may include, but is not limited to, an ambulance stretcher, cot, or litter.

.03 Rescue Litter Size. For the purposes of Public Safety Article, §12-816, Annotated Code of Maryland, the owner or lessee shall ensure that a horizontally positioned 6 foot 8 inch rescue litter having a width of 24 inches can be accommodated in the passenger elevator.

.01 Incorporation by Reference. A. Purpose. These regulations establish safety standards for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of personnel hoists. B. The American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee…

.02 Identification Plate and Certificate of Inspection. A. A person may not operate a personnel hoist unless the Commissioner has issued: (1) An identification plate; and (2) A certificate of inspection. B. State of Maryland Identification Plate. (1) The Commissioner shall issue …

.01 Definitions. A. In these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Agency” means the Division of Labor and Industry. (2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry or the Commissioner's authorized representative. (3)…

.02 Rules of Procedure for Hearing. A. The requirements of this regulation are in addition to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Contested Cases, §10-201 et seq. of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. Notice of Hearing. (1) The presidin…

.03 Variances. A. Application for Variance. (1) Any affected railroad company may apply to the Commissioner for a variance from a regulation or standard adopted under the Railroad Safety and Health Act, Labor and Employment Article, Title 5.5, Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) An a…

.04 Clearance Requirements. A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated: (1) “Main track” means track extending through a yard or between stations, upon which trains are controlled by timetable, block signals, interlocking rules, interlocki…

.05 Track Safety Standards. A. The standards relating to Railroad Safety and Health: Track Safety Standards, as published in 49 CFR Part 213, §§213.1—213.241 and Appendices A and B, are incorporated by reference. B. The amendments to the track safety standards as published in 47 …

.06 Report of Railroad Accident. A. “Promptly”, for accident reporting purposes, means within 3 hours. B. Every railroad company operating a railroad in this State shall report, in writing or orally, to the Commissioner, promptly after the occurrence of an accident resulting in a…

.07 Posting of Citations. A. Place of Posting. (1) Except as otherwise provided by this regulation, upon receipt of a citation issued under the Railroad Safety and Health Act, Labor and Employment Article, Title 5.5, Annotated Code of Maryland, a railroad company shall immediatel…

.01 Definitions. A. In the Code of Ethics, the following words have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Board for Professional Land Surveyors. (2) “Licensee” means any person holding a license issued by the Board as a professional land surveyor or a pro…

.02 Responsibility to the Public. In the performance of a licensee’s professional duties, the licensee shall make every reasonable effort to protect the safety, health, property, and welfare of the public. If the licensee’s professional judgment is overruled under circumstances i…

.03 Public Statements, Reports, and Testimony. A. A licensee may not make statements or reports, or give expert testimony, on land-surveying matters connected with public policy, if the licensee’s remarks are inspired by or paid for by an interested party, unless the licensee pre…

.04 Competency for Assignments Undertaken or Approved. A. A licensee may undertake or perform land-surveying assignments only when qualified to do so by education or experience, or both, in the specific field of land surveying involved. B. A licensee may affix the licensee’s sign…

.05 Conflicts of Interest. A. A licensee shall avoid conflicts of interest with the licensee’s employer or client. Whenever conflicts of interest appear unavoidable, however, the licensee shall disclose promptly and fully all the circumstances to the employer or client. B. A lice…

.06 Improper Solicitation of Professional Employment. A. Other than the usual commissions paid to licensed employment agencies, a licensee may not compensate, give anything of value, or offer to compensate or give anything of value, as follows: (1) To a person or organization to …

.07 Knowledge of Improper Conduct by Others. Except to the extent the rules of privilege may apply, when questioned by any member or authorized representative of the Board concerning any alleged violation of another person or organization, a licensee may not conceal or refuse to …

.08 Licensees’ Designation. A licensee may not use any designation after the licensee’s name on any business communication which misleads the public as to whether the licensee is a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor.

.09 Failure to Respond. A. An applicant or licensee shall respond in writing to a written communication from the Board within 30 days of the date of mailing. B. The Board shall send a written communication by first-class mail to the last known address furnished to the Board by an…

.01 Hearings Before the Board. A. Except as otherwise provided in §§B and C of this regulation, all contested case hearings before the Board shall be governed by COMAR 09.01.02. B. The administrative unit shall send the hearing notice described in COMAR 09.01.02.07B: (1) At least…

.02 Hearings Delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings. All contested case hearings delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings shall be governed by COMAR 09.01.03.

.03 Complaint Committee. A. The presiding officer shall appoint one professional Board member and one consumer Board member to constitute the complaint committee. B. The complaint committee shall: (1) Review all complaints filed with the Board; and (2) Make a recommendation to th…

.01 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to promulgate minimum standards for survey markers set by all licensees that will insure the permanency of the marker and allow for easy identification of the licensee responsible for setting the marker.

.02 Marker Specifications. A. All licensees shall use a survey marker made of durable material that will activate a magnetic detector. B. The material for a survey marker may include any one of the following: (1) Iron pipe; (2) Iron rod; (3) Rebar; (4) Impregnated plastic stake; …