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Building certifications in Maryland

Regulated by Maryland Division of Labor and Industry, Safety Inspections Unit. 2 cert types in the database.

annual (third-party since 2009) + 5-year full-load test
Elevator Inspection

Any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk in Maryland

MD Elevator Safety (COMAR 09.12)

Penalty for missing: DLLR can fine or order unregistered/deficient units out of service.

Source: labor.maryland.gov official page
annual (private inspection model)
Boiler Inspection

Any boiler in commercial establishments, places of public gathering, or apartment buildings with 6+ units in Maryland

MD Boiler Law

Penalty for missing: Operating without a current certificate: $1,000-$5,000 per violation.

Source: labor.maryland.gov official page

Frequently asked questions

What building certifications are required in Maryland?

Certmill's database lists 2 requirement types for Maryland, including elevator inspection, boiler inspection. Every rule cites the official agency page, and cities inherit their state's requirements automatically.

How often is elevator inspection required in Maryland?

Any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk in Maryland The required cycle is annual (third-party since 2009) + 5-year full-load test under MD Elevator Safety (COMAR 09.12), administered by Maryland DLLR, Elevator Safety Unit.

How often is boiler inspection required in Maryland?

Any boiler in commercial establishments, places of public gathering, or apartment buildings with 6+ units in Maryland The required cycle is annual (private inspection model) under MD Boiler Law, administered by Maryland DLLR Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety.

Does Maryland require facade inspections?

Check the requirement cards on this page: any facade or exterior wall rule shows its trigger (usually a story or height threshold), cycle, and the official ordinance source. Certmill adds facade requirements automatically for buildings of 7 or more floors.

How do I track these deadlines for my building?

Add the building in Certmill, pick Maryland, and check the equipment you run. The requirements expand into a deadline calendar with countdowns, 60-day alerts, and an evidence binder PDF.

Requirements change and interpretation varies by building. Certmill assembles this from the official source above. Verify with the agency before relying on it.
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