§12–1101.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Carbon monoxide alarm” means a device that:

        (1)    senses carbon monoxide;

        (2)    when sensing carbon monoxide, is capable of emitting a distinct and audible sound;

        (3)    is listed and carries the listing of a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and

        (4)    (i)    is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup; or

            (ii)    for a hotel, a lodging or rooming house, or a rental dwelling unit:

                1.    is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup;

                2.    is battery–powered, sealed, tamper resistant, and using a long–life battery that has a life of not less than 10 years; or

                3.    is connected to an on–site control unit that monitors the carbon monoxide alarm remotely so that a responsible party is alerted when the device activates the alarm signal and receives its primary power from a battery or the control unit.

    (c)    (1)    “Dwelling” means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or more individuals.

        (2)    “Dwelling” includes a one or two family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or dormitory.

    (d)    “Hotel” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this article.

    (e)    “Install” means to attach to the wall or ceiling of a dwelling in accordance with:

        (1)    the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 standard for the installation of carbon monoxide warning equipment in dwelling units; and

        (2)    the manufacturer’s recommendations.

    (f)    “Lodging or rooming house” has the meaning stated in § 9–201 of this article.

    (g)    “Rental dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Environment Article.

    (h)    “Sleeping area” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of this article.