Ch. 5                                       2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In item (2) of this section, the phrase "in which the electrical installation is
done" is added for clarity.

Also in item (2) of this section, the reference to the "electrical" code is
substituted for the former reference to the "electric" code for consistency
throughout this subtitle.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101

"Electrical installation" § 12-601

12-604. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED.

WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION, EACH ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SHALL
BE CERTIFIED BY AN AUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCY OR A
GOVERNMENTAL UNIT THAT IS QUALIFIED TO ISSUE ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
CERTIFICATES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, § 61.

The defined term "authorized electrical inspection agency" is substituted
for the former phrase "nongovernmental approved inspection agency" for
clarity and to use the defined term.

Defined terms: "Authorized electrical inspection agency" § 12-601
"Electrical installation" § 12-601

12-605. AUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCIES.

(A)     ISSUANCE OF QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATES.

(1)      THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY IN A COUNTY THAT HAS A
BOARD OR DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS.

(2)      THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL MAY TEST AND ISSUE A QUALIFICATION
CERTIFICATE TO A NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO QUALIFY
AS AN AUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCY.

(B)     SCOPE OF CERTIFICATE.

AN AUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCY MAY INSPECT ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS FOR CONFORMITY WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OR A
LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODE.

(C)     STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO REGULATE INSPECTIONS.

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL REGULATE THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF INSPECTIONS BY AUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
AGENCIES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: Subsections (a) and (c) of this section are new language
derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 62.

Subsection (b) of this section is new language added for clarity. It is based

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