Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
PUBLIC SAFETY |
TITLE 12. BUILDING AND MATERIAL CODES; OTHER SAFETY PROVISIONS |
SUBTITLE 6. ELECTRICAL CODE |
§ 12-602. Scope of subtitle
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(a) Counties exempt from subtitle. -- This subtitle does not apply to:
(1) public utilities, their affiliated companies, and electrical appliances and devices used in their work;
(2) the inspection or certification of an electrical installation by a unit of a county government that is authorized to conduct electrical inspections; or
(3) an electrical installation of the State or federal government during an emergency if the electrical installation is necessary for the public welfare as a result of the emergency.
(b) Local law or ordinance not superseded. --
(1) This subtitle does not supersede any local law or ordinance of a local jurisdiction that establishes standards or qualifications for electrical inspectors and inspections within that local jurisdiction.
(2) A certified nongovernmental electrical inspector shall obtain county approval or certification as may be required by local law or ordinance.