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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember McCray
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Firefighter Safety Act
For the purpose of establishing basic operational approaches to risk assessments; outlining emergency response rules of engagement; requiring all fire suppression personnel employed by the Baltimore City Fire Department to be equipped with digital audio and video recording devices by a certain date; requiring the implementation of a safety and risk management system; defining certain terms establishing reporting requirements; and providing for a special effective date.
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By adding
Article 9 - Fire Suppression and Prevention
Section(s) 7-1 through 7-7, to be under the new subtitle designation,
“Subtitle 7. Firefighter Safety Act”
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 9. Fire Suppression and Prevention
Subtitle 7. Firefighter Safety Act
§ 7-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Abandoned or derelict building.
(1) In general.
“Abandoned” or “derelict” building means a structure that is not being used for any purpose, and is not being maintained or preserved for some future use or occupancy.
(2) Value.
A bui...
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