This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority contained
in the Annotated Code of Maryland. This chapter is enacted for the
protection and promotion of the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of Cecil County by implementing specific requirements and
establishing reasonable safeguards for the installation and repair
of electrical systems and equipment. This chapter shall be known as
the "Electrical Standards for Cecil County."
A.
For the
purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the installation,
renewal, extension and reception of electrical wiring and electrical
apparatus in new and existing buildings, structures or outdoor electrical
displays and signs, or in the construction, reconstruction, alteration
or repair of buildings, structures or outdoor electrical displays
or signs, that certain code known as the "National Electrical Code,"
as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association, being
particularly the current edition thereof and the whole thereof, hereinafter
referred to as the "National Electrical Code," is hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein; and from the
date on which this chapter takes effect, the provisions thereof and
all amendments thereto shall be controlling for all existing and future
electrical wiring and apparatus in buildings, structures or outdoor
electrical displays or signs within the corporate limits of Cecil
County, Maryland.
B.
Amendments, insertions and deletions. Sections 701.3, 708.4, and
708.6 of the National Electric Code are amended as follows:
[Added 7-5-2016 by Bill
No. 2016-11]
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Article 701 Legally Required Standby Systems.
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701.3 Tests and Maintenance.
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Tested periodically. Systems shall be tested periodically on
a schedule and in a manner to ensure that the systems are maintained
in proper operating condition.
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Battery systems maintenance. Where batteries are used for control,
starting, or ignition of prime movers, said batteries shall require
periodic maintenance, testing and documentation of such maintenance.
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Written record. A written record shall be kept on site and available
of such test and maintenance.
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Article 708 Critical Operations Power Systems.
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708.4 Risk Assessment.
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C)
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Developing Mitigation Strategy. Based on the results of the
risk assessment, a strategy shall be developed, documented and implemented
to mitigate the hazards that have not been sufficiently mitigated
by the prescribed requirements of this code.
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708.6 Testing and Maintenance.
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Testing Periodically. Systems shall be tested periodically on
a schedule established and documented to ensure all systems are maintained
in a proper operating condition.
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A documented preventive maintenance program for critical operations
power systems shall be kept on site and available for inspection upon
request.
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[Amended 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12; 9-2-2014 by Bill No. 2014-21]
All electrical installations in Cecil County shall meet the standards and requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code as established in § 191-2 above. The following provisions replace and supersede parallel provisions of NFPA 70, 2014 of the NEC:
C.
Ground bar for utilities (article 250, NEC). Ground bar for utilities
shall have three termination points on grounding conductors or three
split bolts.
D.
Aluminum conductors. Aluminum conductors shall be No. 6 or larger.
E.
Small appliance circuits.
(1)
Two identified appliance branch circuits shall be installed in the
kitchen to service the countertop surfaces.
(2)
The two identified appliance branch circuits installed in the kitchen
to service countertop surfaces shall not supply any other receptacles.
(3)
All other code instructions in the NEC pertaining to small appliance
circuits shall be adhered to and equally divided among the countertop.
F.
Illumination of interior and exterior stairways. All interior and
exterior stairways shall be illuminated.
(1)
Interior and exterior stairways shall have a luminaire installed
at each landing of the stairway.
(2)
Interior and exterior stairways shall have a switch or automatic
activation device installed at the top and bottom of each stairway
without traversing any risers.
(3)
Exterior stairways shall have a luminaire installed at the top of
the stairway.
(4)
Basement stairways shall have a luminaire installed at the bottom
of the stairway.
G.
Temporary services. Temporary services shall require the installation
of one eight-foot ground rod.
H.
Exception to NEC section 250.52(A)(3). NEC section 250.52(A)(3) shall
not apply in dwelling units with concrete encased electrodes.
K.
Vacuum systems. Vacuum systems that utilize electrical equipment
or electrical devices that exceed 50 volts to ground or phase-to-phase
shall be installed by a master electrician.
A.
No person may install, replace, or erect any kind of electrical wiring,
conduits, or wiring to or repair of electrical elements or circuits
of machinery, motors, fixtures, signs, electrically operated heating
equipment, elevators, or any other electrically operated apparatus
or device in, on or about any premises in Cecil County without having
obtained a license and permit as required by the County and/or the
state, or having otherwise complied with these regulations, except:
(1)
Any electric light or power company, any railway company, any telegraph
or telephone company, or any cable television company or any persons
performing electrical work for any such company when such work is
a part of the plant or services used by the company in rendering its
authorized services to the public or to businesses regulated by the
Public Service Commission.
(2)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to installations or
equipment of the United States government.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Cecil County Board of Electrical Examiners.
The Director of the Department of Permits and Inspections
or his designee.
The adopted Cecil County Electrical Code and addendums.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
Any course or training in practical techniques, installation
procedures and materials based on the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code, administered by a State of Maryland or nationally
recognized training program, college, trade school, organization or
individual approved by the Board.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
The County Council of Cecil County, Maryland.
The written authorization from an authorized electrical inspector
or inspection agency to the power company in order to connect power
to an electrical system.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
The Department of Permits and Inspections.
The Cecil County Electrical Code, which includes the adopted
edition of the National Electrical Code and any amendments pursuant
to this chapter.
An approved application to do electrical work that has been
filed with the Department of Permits and Inspections.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
The installation, replacement, alteration, addition, or erection
of all or part of any electrical wiring, fixture, apparatus, raceway
or conduit that generates, transmits, transforms or utilizes electrical
energy for light, heat, power or communications.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
MASTER ELECTRICIANAn individual, licensed by the County, who has the experience, knowledge and skill to provide electrical services in all aspects of the electrical trade in a manner that complies with applicable plans, specifications, codes or laws. An individual qualified to provide any service in the electrical trade, including the installation, repair or alteration of any electrical wiring, fixture, appliance, apparatus, raceway or conduit that generates, transmits, transforms, or uses electrical energy in any form for light, heat, power, or communication. For specific limitations, criteria and information see § 191-15 of the code.
LIMITED ELECTRICIANAn individual licensed by the county to install, repair and maintain specific apparatus, devices or fixtures in accordance with the adopted code. For specific limitations, criteria and information see § 191-15 of the code.
One or more nongovernmental organizations recommended by
the Board of Electrical Examiners and the County Executive and designated
by the County as the approved inspection agency or agencies. Such
designation shall be by administrative resolution of the County Council
upon application by the agency or agencies.
[Amended 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
The certificate of inspection issued by the authorized electrical
inspector or inspection agency indicating that the installation is
in conformity with the code. Copies of the certificate are required
to be forwarded to the Department of Permits and Inspections by the
electrical inspector or electrical inspection agency of record.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
An individual employed by a nongovernmental agency who is
licensed through the State Fire Marshal's Office and has been
approved by the County to perform electrical inspections. An inspector
may also be an individual who is hired by Cecil County as a Cecil
County employee who meets the requirements of the specific job description
for the position which are equal to or greater than those for a nongovernmental
agency inspector.
The principal place of business of the company or, if a sole
proprietor, the principal place of business of the individual license
holder.
[Added 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
See definition for "residence."
[Added 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
A license that is currently inactive and where no electrical services may be provided within any category. For specific limitations, criteria and information see § 191-15 of the code.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
