Maryland Administrative Code

.04 Structural System. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible structural system, including the structural components. B. A home inspector shall describe the visible types and materials of the structural system, including the: (1) Foundation including a referenc…

.05 Exterior. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible exterior components, including: (1) Exterior wall covering, flashing, and trim; (2) All exterior doors; (3) Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps and stringers, porches, and their associated railings and b…

.06 Roof System. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible roof system, including: (1) The roof covering; (2) Roof drainage components; (3) Flashings; and (4) Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations. B. A home inspector shall describe the roof covering includin…

.07 Plumbing System. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible plumbing system, including: (1) Interior water supply and distribution systems, including all fixtures and faucets; (2) Drain, waste, and vent systems, including all fixtures; (3) Water heating equipme…

.08 Electrical Systems. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible electrical system, including: (1) The service drop; (2) Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways; (3) Service equipment and main disconnects; (4) Service grounding; (5) System bonding; (6) …

.09 Heating System. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible: (1) Installed heating equipment; (2) Vent systems, flues, and chimneys; and (3) Heat Sources. B. A home inspector shall describe: (1) The type of system; (2) Energy sources; and (3) Heating methods by dist…

.10 Air-Conditioning System. A. A home inspector shall inspect the accessible installed central and through-wall cooling equipment. B. A home inspector shall describe: (1) Permanently installed cooling equipment; (2) Energy sources; (3) Cooling methods by distinguishing character…

.11 Interior. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible: (1) Walls, ceilings, and floors; (2) Ramps, steps, stairways, landings, and railings; (3) Countertops and installed cabinets; (4) Doors and windows, including safety glazing; (5) Garage doors and garage door ope…

.12 Insulation and Ventilation. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible: (1) Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; (2) Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; and (3) Mechanical ventilation systems. B. A home inspector shall describe: (1) Insulati…

.13 Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible: (1) System components of fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; and (2) Vent systems, flues, and chimneys. B. A home inspector shall describe: (1) Fireplaces and solid …

.01 Citation of Regulations, Applicability, and Purpose. A. These regulations may be cited and referred to as the “Home Inspector Continuing Professional Competency Regulations”. The continuing professional requirements apply to all persons licensed under Business Occupations and…

.02 Basic Requirement. A. A renewal applicant shall complete at least 30 hours of qualifying continuing professional competency for each 2-year registration term. B. Effective October 1, 2024, in accordance with §A of this regulation, a licensed home inspector applying for licens…

.03 Programs Which Qualify. A. The overriding consideration in determining whether a specific program qualifies is that it shall be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of the individual. B. Group Continuing Professional Competenc…

.04 Controls and Reporting. A. A renewal applicant shall provide a certification of compliance with renewal requirements, under Business Occupations and Professions Article, §16-3A-07, Annotated Code of Maryland, under penalty of perjury, in an appropriate form specified by the C…

.05 Exceptions. The Commission may issue a registration to a renewal applicant who has not fully complied with the continuing professional competency requirements in cases when failure by the applicant to fulfill this requirement has been caused by reason of any of the following:…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Applicant” means the individual who is seeking to earn a high school diploma by examination. (2) “Candidate” means an individual who is deemed eligible to take, scheduled …

.02 High School by Examination Program Description. A. The High School by Examination program offers an alternate and acceptable way for an individual who has not received a high school diploma is eligible pursuant to Regulation .04 of this chapter to earn a Maryland High School …

.03 The High School by Examination Tests — Scope and Content. A. The Test will measure the major subject area skills required of a high school education as determined by a testing service. B. The Test will be offered in modules of each of the major subject areas and each module m…

.04 Applicant Eligibility. An applicant is eligible to take the Test if the applicant: A. Resides in the State of Maryland at the time of testing; B. Is not subject to compulsory school attendance set by Education Article, §7-301, Annotated Code of Maryland; and C. Either: (1) Me…

.05 Scheduling of Testing. A. Various test centers shall be operated throughout Maryland and online. B. Scheduling of the Test shall be done by the applicant via the internet. A link to the Test application, schedule, and other pertinent information shall be posted on the Departm…

.06 Requirements for Applying to Take the Test. A. An applicant shall be required to demonstrate identity, age, and residency by providing one of the following at the time of testing: (1) A current official Maryland driver's license or current official Maryland learner's permit; …

.07 Fee Schedule. A. The Department shall establish a reasonable fee schedule for the scheduling of tests, issuance of diplomas and transcripts, and related costs associated with the administration of the Test Program. B. Only duplicate copies of official transcripts and diplomas…

.08 Admission to the Test Center. A. Confirmation of test date and location shall be transmitted electronically to candidates before the assigned test date. B. To be admitted to the test center, each candidate shall present documentation verifying identity, age, and Maryland resi…

.09 Minimum Score Requirements for Award of Maryland High School Diploma. A. To qualify for a Maryland High School Diploma by examination, a candidate shall earn the minimum passing score for each test module and the overall passing score for the entire battery of the Test establ…

.10 Requirements for Retesting. A. Candidates who have failed one or more modules of the Test and candidates who fail to report to the Test on the assigned date may register for a retest/reschedule and may be charged the applicable testing fee. B. Candidates who are retested shal…

.11 Permanent Record Changes. A. Changes may not be made to a candidate’s record after the diploma has been awarded unless the changes are a result of an error on behalf of the testing service or the Department or a legally verifiable name change. B. The Adult Education Director …

.12 Retention of Scores. All scores shall be retained in perpetuity by the Department

.13 Language Options for Test. A. Each module of the Test, may be taken in a selected language as available from the Testing Service. B. If a candidate chooses to take a module in a selected language, the entire module must be taken in the same language. C. Separate modules may b…

.14 Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities. A. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities shall be made available. Individuals who request testing accommodations shall provide appropriate documentation of their disability and the need for the requested testing acco…

.15 Tests Taken Out of State. Candidates who have passed a Test module outside of Maryland may transfer those results for credit towards a Maryland High School Diploma if that Test module is a current, valid, approved exam within Maryland, and the Applicant has not previously bee…

.16 Testing for Individuals Whose High School Records Are Unobtainable. A. An applicant, high school graduate, or nongraduate whose records are unobtainable may take the Test and be awarded a diploma without verification of school withdrawal required in Regulation .06C(3) of this…

.17 Test Security. A. To protect the security of the tests, the integrity of the testing procedure, and the validity of test scores, the Adult Education Director or the Director’s designee has authority to request from the Testing Service the invalidation and revocation of test s…

.18 Waivers. A. Waivers to the requirements of Regulations .06(A) and .07 of this chapter are granted only by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee in exceptional circumstances if it is in the candidate's best interest and in accordance with testing standards. B. If the candi…

.19 Diplomas. A. A Maryland High School Diploma shall be awarded to all candidates who successfully complete the Test. Diplomas shall be awarded within a reasonable time period by the Department or its designee. B. The diplomas shall be awarded by the State Board and the Departme…

.20 Maryland Adult External High School Program. A. Program Description. (1) The Maryland Adult External High School Program is designed to recognize demonstrated competence in adults, regardless of whether the skill was acquired in a formal school setting. (2) Competencies areas…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Case Management” means the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employees responsible for oversight of the Correctional Education mandatory educational pr…

.02 Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to implement a mandatory educational and workforce skills training program in each of the correctional institutions in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) to meet the needs of the inmates.

.03 Exemption From Participation. An inmate is not required to participate in a mandatory educational and workforce skills training program if the inmate has a medical, developmental, or learning disability, which justifies an exemption, verified by: A. An Individualized Educatio…

.04 Required Participation. An inmate is required to participate in a mandatory educational and workforce skills training program if the inmate: A. Does not possess a verified high school diploma or a GED® diploma; B. Was received by the DPSCS after July 1, 1987; C. Has 18 months…

.05 Program Participation. A. If an inmate meets the participation requirements of Regulation .04 of this chapter, Case Management shall refer the inmate to the mandatory educational and workforce skills training program. B. If Case Management determines that the individual shoul…

.06 Removal from the Mandatory Educational and Workforce Skills Training Program. A. If an inmate is removed from a mandatory educational program or a workforce skills training program for an infraction of Regulation .05C of this chapter, the inmate may: (1) Be charged with a Cat…

.07 Reporting Requirement. The DPSCS shall report to the Parole Commission the progress of an inmate upon completion of or removal from the mandatory educational and workforce skills training program.

.08 Inmate under an IEP. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, an inmate 21 years of age or younger with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) must be provided educational services pursuant to the…

.01 Purpose. These regulations prescribe the policies, procedures, and authorizations for administering the Public Safety Apprenticeship Program and the Apprenticeship Career Training Pilot Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Act” means Labor and Employment Article, §§11-603 and 11-604, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended. (2) “Council” means the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council.…

.03 Application and Review Procedures. A. Grant Application. (1) An applicant may apply for a grant under the Act as set forth in this regulation. (2) An applicant shall apply to the Department on an application prescribed by the Department. (3) An applicant shall submit document…

.04 Grant Monitoring. The Department may monitor grants and disbursement of grant funds to ensure that grant funds are properly disbursed.