Public Safety - Fire Prevention Codes and Maryland Building Performance Standards - Solar Energy Generating Systems
What this bill does
Subjecting the adoption of a certain fire prevention code to authorizations granted to a county or municipal corporation for the installation of solar energy generating systems of any size on the rooftop of a single-family residential dwelling for which a permit is required; authorizing a county or municipal corporation to require the installation of a certain solar energy generating system to include a certain fire protection pathway, subject to certain exceptions; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (4)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Oral |
| FAV | Murray, Davidlobbyist | Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Feldman, Senator Feldmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Samman, Amy | Montgomery County | Written (PDF) |