Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Yes. Any alteration or addition to existing buildings must have a fire review. A mechanical permit is required to be filed with the Planning and Zoning Office.Office of the Fire Marshal
If this is new construction, a contractor must include 2 sets of plans for these systems when the building plans are submitted for review to Planning and Zoning. Planning and Zoning will assign the same permit number (Building Permit) to these suppression systems under the Mechanical Permit, but the plans will be reviewed by a different department. -
Yes. The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for enforcing all fire protection codes for Queen Anne’s County, including all of the incorporated towns within the county.Office of the Fire Marshal
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The inspector will tell you exactly what needs to be completed before you can obtain an occupancy permit. You can work out a timeline with the inspector at the time of the inspection.Office of the Fire Marshal
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It depends on the type of occupancy or type of fire suppression system. There are documents available on this same website that details the charges applied to specific inspections.Office of the Fire Marshal
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A final inspection by our office is required prior to issuing a "Use and Occupancy" permit. As a courtesy to our office, MDIA (building inspector) will hold their inspection until we have completed ours.Office of the Fire Marshal
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No. The use of any portable electric heater in a commercial building is prohibited in Queen Anne’s County. These appliances are relatively safe for use at home provided the directions included with the heater are followed but they are not for use in commercial buildings.Office of the Fire Marshal
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Yes. As of January 1st, 2015 ALL single family and two family dwellings must be protected by a residential sprinkler system in the state of Maryland. The system must be designed and installed by a licensed sprinkler contractor who is listed in the state of Maryland.Office of the Fire Marshal
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Yes, the above stated requirement applies to new modular homes as well. Existing modular homes being moved from another jurisdiction do not require a sprinkler system provided there are no alterations or additions to the home.