Summary
A new Maryland law requires evacuation maps, fire extinguishers, interconnected smoke/CO alarms in short-term rentals starting October 2026, and county-level annual inspections by 2028. Ocean City's 9,000 rentals make annual inspection impractical, and the mayor plans to seek an amendment.
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners face costs for interconnected alarms and evacuation signage; the town faces a potential annual inspection burden on ~9,000 units.
Guests staying in short-term rentals gain fire safety protections.
Short-term rental owners bear new equipment and compliance costs.
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