2019 Maryland Code
Public Safety
Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions
Subtitle 7 - Miscellaneous Safety Provisions
§ 12-705. Lockout tags

    (a)    In this section, “lockout tag” means a tag that:

        (1)    seals a knife blade disconnect switch box closed;

        (2)    is attached to the exterior of the knife blade disconnect switch box with a metal or plastic strap; and

        (3)    includes a safety warning about the potential for electrocution if an individual removes the lockout tag or touches the contents of the knife blade disconnect switch box.

    (b)    A company that installs solar photovoltaic systems shall install a lockout tag at each residential installation at the time of installation.

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