Maryland Code, Public Safety § 6-307

(a)(1) The State Fire Marshal shall inspect for fire exits and reasonable safety standards:

(2) The State Fire Marshal shall report the findings of an inspection and any recommendations to the individual in charge of the institution or other place that was inspected.

(b)(1) This subsection does not apply to a building or premises actually occupied as a private dwelling.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may enter a building or premises within the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal at reasonable hours to conduct an inspection that the State Fire Marshal considers necessary under this subtitle.

(d)(1) Subject to regulations adopted by the Commission, whenever the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal inspects a place of employment, a representative of the employer and an authorized employee representative shall be given an opportunity to accompany the State Fire Marshal or designee during the inspection.

(2) If there is no authorized employee representative, the State Fire Marshal or designee shall consult with a reasonable number of employees about matters of safety and health in the place of employment.

(e)(1) In this subsection, “trade secret” means a confidential formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that:

(3) In a proceeding under this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal, designee of the State Fire Marshal, or a court of competent jurisdiction, as applicable, shall issue appropriate orders to protect the confidentiality of a trade secret.