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."
[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:
A. Wireless low voltage systems. An electrical permit or electrical
inspection is not required for wireless low voltage systems that:
(2) Have approved third-party devices; and
(3) Do not include or require permanent wiring.
B. Gas piping systems. Gas piping systems shall:
(1) Be bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode system at
the point where the gas service enters the building; and
(2) Be at least 6 AWG copper wire or equivalent.
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.
I. Color code. The following color codes shall apply:
(1) 480/277V: brown, orange, yellow (BOY);
(2) 240/120V: black, orange (or tagged high leg), blue (BOB); and
(3) 120/208V: black, red, blue (BRB).
J. Underground conductors.
(1) No. 10 and smaller: Undergrounded conductors No. 10 and smaller must
be identified for the complete length.
(2) No. 8 and larger: Undergrounded conductors No. 8 and larger can be
identified at each termination and junction box.
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.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Cecil County Board of Electrical Examiners.
BUILDING OFFICIAL
The Director of the Department of Permits and Inspections
or his designee.
CODE
The adopted Cecil County Electrical Code and addendums.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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]
CUT-IN CARD
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]
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Permits and Inspections.
ELECTRICAL CODE
The Cecil County Electrical Code, which includes the adopted
edition of the National Electrical Code and any amendments pursuant
to this chapter.
ELECTRICAL PERMIT
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]
ELECTRICAL WORK
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.
ELECTRICIAN
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
A.
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.
B.
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.
INSPECTION AGENCY
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]
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
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]
INSPECTOR
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.
RESIDENCE
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]
RESIDENT STATE
See definition for "residence."
[Added 5-6-2014 by Bill
No. 2014-09]
SHELVED LICENSE
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]