The Maryland State Fire Commission has adopted the 2003 editions of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code™ (UFC) and NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® as part of the revised State Fire Prevention Code. The new codes are effective as of August 1.
The codes will protect Maryland residents and their property in new and existing buildings. NFPA's Life Safety Code mandates building design construction, operation, and maintenance requirements to protect building occupants from the dangers caused by fire, smoke, and toxic fumes. NFPA 1, UFC integrates NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code and the Uniform Fire Code. The latest edition of NFPA 1 provides requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire safety and property protection from hazards created by fire and explosion.