# COMAR 09.12.54.04: COMAR 09.12.54.04. Application

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_04

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 09.12.54.04
- **Heading:** COMAR 09.12.54.04. Application
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Subtitle 12 DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY / Chapter 54 Minimum Livability Code / COMAR 09.12.54.04

## Text

A. The Minimum Livability Code shall apply to residential structures used for human habitation except:
(1) Owner-occupied single family housing units;
(2) Housing located in a political subdivision that has adopted a local housing code containing provisions that substantially conform to the provisions of the Code; or
(3) Housing exempted by the Department.
B. In addition to any fire safety requirements contained in the IPMC, the State fire safety laws, Public Safety Article, Title 9, Annotated Code of Maryland , and the State Fire Prevention Code, COMAR 29.06.01 , contain additional fire safety requirements. The State Fire Prevention Code is enforced by the State Fire Marshal or authorized fire official.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 09.12.54.01 COMAR 09.12.54.01. General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_01.md)
- [COMAR 09.12.54.02 COMAR 09.12.54.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_02.md)
- [COMAR 09.12.54.03 COMAR 09.12.54.03. Incorporation by Reference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_03.md)
- [COMAR 09.12.54.04 COMAR 09.12.54.04. Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_04.md)
- [COMAR 09.12.54.05 COMAR 09.12.54.05. Code Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_05.md)
- [COMAR 09.12.54.06 COMAR 09.12.54.06. Violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_06.md)
- [COMAR 09.12.54.07 COMAR 09.12.54.07. Right to Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_09_12_54_07.md)

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