Lodging places licensed by DHHS (22 MRSA c.562, 2-year inspection cycle); hotels/high-rises need sprinklers (built after 1992) or detection systems (existing, since 1981) under 25 MRSA sec.2463. Enforced by Dept. of Health and Human Services (licensing/inspection), statewide; Office of State Fire Marshal for sprinkler/detection compliance. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
25 MRSA 2463 (read): hotels (more than 15 sleeping rooms) built after Jan 1, 1992 with 2+ stories need a sprinkler system; other 2+ story hotels need a detection system (stated deadline Jul 1, 1981). The Commissioner of Public Safety or designee inspects and approves, or the municipal fire department where one exists. DHHS 2-year compliance check: 22 MRSA 2497.
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In force, nothing scheduled
Lodging places licensed by DHHS (22 MRSA c.562, 2-year inspection cycle); hotels/high-rises need sprinklers (built after 1992) or detection systems (existing, since 1981) under 25 MRSA sec.2463. 25 MRSA 2463 (read): hotels (more than 15 sleeping rooms) built after Jan 1, 1992 with 2+ stories need a sprinkler system; other 2+ story hotels need a detection system (stated deadline Jul 1, 1981). The Commissioner of Public Safety or designee inspects and approves, or the municipal fire department where one exists. DHHS 2-year compliance check: 22 MRSA 2497.
Dept. of Health and Human Services (licensing/inspection), statewide; Office of State Fire Marshal for sprinkler/detection compliance.
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