§ 9-5. Administration and enforcement.
(a) In general.
This subtitle and the rules, regulations, and standards adopted under it are incorporated into the International Fire Code, as adopted and modified in Part VIII of the City Building, Fire and Related Codes Article, and shall be administered and enforced in accordance with that Code.
(b) Permits.
In addition to any other remedy or proceeding to enforce this subtitle, if the Fire Chief finds any premises or property to be in violation of this subtitle or of a rule, regulation, or standard adopted under it, the Fire Chief may:
(1) withhold or suspend, until the violation has been corrected, any permit issued under the Baltimore City Fire Code for that premises or property; and
(2) order the Building Official to withhold or suspend, until the violation has been corrected, any permit issued under the City Building, Fire, or Related Codes Article for that premises or property.
(c) Alternative compliance.
An owner or operator subject to this subtitle is deemed to be in compliance with this subtitle and the rules, regulations, and standards adopted under it if the owner implements a national industry security code or set of standards that requires:
(1) prioritization and periodic analysis, using accepted methodologies, of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences;
(2) development and implementation of security measures commensurate with risks;
(3) documentation of security management programs, processes, and procedures;
(4) training, drills, and guidance for employees, contractors, service providers, and others, as appropriate, to enhance awareness and capability;
(5) communications, dialogue, and exchange of information with employees, communities, and government agencies and officials;
(6) internal audits to assess security programs and processes and the implementation of corrective measures; and
(7) third-party verification that owners and operators have implemented the physical security measures that have been identified under the required periodic analysis of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences.
(Ord. 15-427; Ord. 07-552; Ord. 02-443.)
