Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, Public Safety § 10-206

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Each building in a fireworks plant shall be equipped as provided in this section.

(b)(1) A stove, an exposed flame, or an electric heater may not be used in a fireworks plant, except in a boiler room, machine shop, office building, pump house, or lavatory in which fireworks, fireworks components, or volatile chemicals are prohibited.

(2) If a unit heater is located inside a building that could, at any time, contain explosive composition:

(i) the heater shall be equipped with an explosion-proof motor; and

(ii) the switches controlling the motor of the unit heater shall be located outside the building in which the motor is located.

(c) An electric motor, fan, open switch, or other device capable of producing an open spark shall be located:

(1) outside any building in a fireworks plant that at any time contains explosive composition; and

(2) in a manner so that an open spark cannot be introduced into a building in a fireworks plant that, at any time, contains explosive composition.

(d) A press or other mechanical device located in a building in a fireworks plant that, at any time, contains explosive composition shall be properly grounded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Public Safety § 10-206 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/public-safety/md-code-public-safety-sect-10-206/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard