Fire Regulations in Wicomico County, MD (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Burning
Open fires in unincorporated Wicomico County are controlled by COMAR and enforced by the Health Department, which must issue a written permit before anyone may burn. Burning without a permit is a civil infraction under Chapter 146.
Open Burning Permit Rules in Wicomico County
Significant RestrictionsWicomico County Code §§ 146-2, 146-3, 146-4
Open fires are controlled by the provisions of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the enforcement of these regulations by the Wicomico County Health Department (the Department). ... Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall conduct an open fire incident controlled by the provisions of COMAR without the permit required, or in violation of such permit, shall be guilty of a civil ...
Smoke Detectors
In unincorporated Wicomico County, a basement may not be used as a habitable sleeping room unless it meets § 160-46's safety conditions, including a smoke detector installed at the top of the basement stairway and in each habitable basement space, plus a fire extinguisher and minimum ceiling height.
Wicomico County Basement Smoke Detectors
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code § 160-46
C. No basement may be used as a habitable sleeping room unless it is in compliance with the following: ... (6) Smoke detectors shall be installed at the top of the basement stairway and in each habitable space in the basement.
Propane Storage
Wicomico County's Fire Prevention Code bans above-ground storage of liquefied petroleum gas and other compressed gases within the fire zone limits the County has established, enforced by the Fire Marshal under Chapter 144.
Propane Storage Limits in Wicomico County
Significant RestrictionsWicomico County Code §§ 144-6, 144-12
Except as otherwise permitted in this chapter, the storage of compressed gases, explosives, ammunition, blasting agents, flammable and combustible liquids, hazardous chemicals, liquefied petroleum gases and magnesium above ground is prohibited within the fire zone limits as established by the County. ... Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this code or fail to comply therewith...
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