Maryland

Event production regulations across 14 categories.

Building code: 2021 editionNFPA fire safety standardsStatewide code applies

Partially verifiedLast verified: Jan 15, 2025

What you need to know in Maryland

Moderately regulated with NFPA 1 fire code and strong State Fire Marshal authority. Montgomery County and Baltimore City add local requirements.

→Uses NFPA 1 fire code instead of IFC — stricter fire protection requirements
→Maryland adopts IBC 2021 through the Department of Labor
→State Fire Marshal has strong statewide enforcement authority
→Montgomery County and Baltimore City have locally amended codes exceeding state minimums
→All pyrotechnics displays require State Fire Marshal permit with $1M liability insurance

Always verify requirements with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Codes change periodically.