The purpose of this code is to consolidate into one document
the necessary requirements for the prevention or minimizing of loss
of lives and property that may result from fire in buildings which
are a part of planned building groups. This document represents NFPA
1141 as amended for Calvert County.
A.
This code shall be effective for all plans approved after date of
enactment and is intended to apply to all developments meeting the
definition of planned building groups and may be used as guidance
in other situations where a number of buildings are constructed in
an area with limited access, water supply, or other distinguishing
features that may be referred to in this code. This code is not intended
to apply to mobile home or recreation vehicle parks.
B.
This code shall not be construed as prohibiting better construction
or planning features which will materially improve fire protection,
fire control, or fire prevention.
C.
The provisions of this code are intended to encourage the use of
innovative alternatives which are deemed through inspection, tests,
or other substantive means as meeting the intent of this code by the
Department. These alternatives require monitoring by the Department
to ensure the integrity of the provisions of this code.
D.
This code shall not be construed as altering any existing code, law
or regulation which may require fire protection features not covered
or alluded to in this code, nor shall it waive any requirements of
any code, law or regulation. When any conflict exists between this
code and any other applicable code, law, regulation or order, the
provisions of the applicable code, law, regulation or order, which
are more restrictive shall prevail.
E.
This code is not intended to set forth general fire prevention features
or procedures, which may be covered in other codes or standards, nor
shall it prohibit the common sense use of fire prevention measures.
This code is written by authority of Article 25, Section 11
of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
