Hardwired Home Phone Requirement in Maryland

[Blackcat31]

We do not need the fire extinguisher anymore either . I have one but it is in the basement now. When my fire marshall asked and I told him it was downstairs he said o.k. it is not a requirement anymore but we check them if you have one .

Sounds like your fire inspector is a bit behind in the regs .

Why would you not need a fire extinguisher anymore?

That's an odd regulation.....:confused:

Did they say why they changed that regulation? Usually it's due to a better more efficient system of addressing the issue but other than calling 911, what better and more accessible than a fire extinguisher?

Unless of course, you are one of the states required to have a pressurized sprinkler system installed in your home.

[Second Home]

Why would you not need a fire extinguisher anymore?

Because they do not want us to try and put out a fire ourselves just call 911 and get the kids out . This is exactly what I was told by both the lic specialist and the fire marshal.

[Blackcat31]

Why would you not need a fire extinguisher anymore?

Because they do not want us to try and put out a fire ourselves just call 911 and get the kids out . This is exactly what I was told by both the lic specialist and the fire marshal.

Huh, interesting....

I've just never heard that before.

Thanks for replying.

[CraftyMom]

Why would you not need a fire extinguisher anymore?

That's an odd regulation.....:confused:

Did they say why they changed that regulation? Usually it's due to a better more efficient system of addressing the issue but other than calling 911, what better and more accessible than a fire extinguisher?

Unless of course, you are one of the states required to have a pressurized sprinkler system installed in your home.

It isn't required here either. I have one, but not required. We also do not need an inspection from the fire dept

[Annalee]

Why would you not need a fire extinguisher anymore?

Because they do not want us to try and put out a fire ourselves just call 911 and get the kids out . This is exactly what I was told by both the lic specialist and the fire marshal.

Same here on the fire extinguisher...they won't us to get the kids out and forget the fire....

[KidGrind]

Same here no longer required for me. My fire inspector has never asked about a phone.

He didn’t ask me either. Boy oh boy he was a cutie!

[Togmummy]

I just called licensing and they told me whatever the fire inspector says overrules whatever their policies are... **smh** wish they all could be on the same page on whats acceptable and stop giving me the round around...
Just wish i could find a landline provider in my area that offers hardwired landline(copper wire).:dislike:

I've done licensed daycare in Maryland for over 20 years and the fire Marshall has never asked about my phone. I don't understand why yours did. I have my land line through a bundle package with Comcast. However, I think we were told a while ago that we are no longer required to have a land line as long as our cell isn't password protected like Second Home said. I also agree with Second Home that you should call your specialist and ask whether you are required to have a land line now or not.

[Second Home]

Which county are you in ?
I can only get verizon for a hardwired landline .
Google the providers , it should be either verizon or comcast and see what their service area is .

[christine19720]

I use Verizon.

[Togmummy]

Thanks everyone.I really appreciate you guys taking the time to answer my question...


Spoke with verizon and they would be here next week... keeping my hands crossed... and hopefully the fire inspector doesn't come up with anything new

Which county are you in ?
I can only get verizon for a hardwired landline .
Google the providers , it should be either verizon or comcast and see what their service area is .