Chapter 17. Electricity. 1

Article I. General Provisions.

§ 17-1. Scope and applicability of chapter.

§ 17-2. Regulations.

§ 17-3. Adoption of basic electrical code.

§ 17-4. Administration and enforcement of chapter.

§ 17-5. Right of entry of departmental personnel.

§ 17-6. Unlawful maintenance of installations.

§ 17-7. Notice of electrical requirements to purchasers of air conditioners and major appliances.

§ 17-8. Penalty for violations of chapter; injunctive action.

§ 17-9. Emergency disconnections.

§ 17-10. Fees.

§ 17-11. Definitions.

Article II. Licenses.

§ 17-12. Applicability of article.

§ 17-13. License required.

§ 17-14. Display; duplicates.

Article III. Permits.

§ 17-15. General requirements.

§ 17-16. Emergency work.

§ 17-17. Temporary installations.

§ 17-18. Stop work order.

§ 17-19. Revocation of permit..

Article IV. Inspections.

§ 17-20. Notice upon completion; inspection of installations generally.

§ 17-21. Inspection of covered installations.

§ 17-22. Authorization to supply power.

§ 17-23. Defective installations and equipment.

Article V. Standards and Requirements for Fire and Burglar Alarm Systems.

§ 17-24. General requirements.

Article VI. Standards and Requirements for Electrical Installations.

§ 17-25. Standards.

§ 17-26. Reserved.

§ 17-27. Reserved.

§ 17-28. Reserved.

 

Notes

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*Editor’s note—See County Attorney Opinion dated 1/29/97 evaluating fees that may be charged for permits for Montgomery County Public Schools, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Montgomery College, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Revenue Authority, and County agencies. [attachments] *Cross references-Buildings, ch. 8; cable communications, ch. 8A; energy conservation, ch. 18A; fire safety code, ch. 22; radio, television and electrical appliance installation and repair, ch. 38A.

Article I. General Provisions.

Sec. 17-1. Scope and applicability of chapter.

   (a)   Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this Chapter apply to all electrical equipment and the installation thereof for light, heat or power within or on public or private buildings, structures or premises, including yards, carnivals and parking lots and industrial substations, and all electrical equipment, and the installation thereof, used for power supply to radio and television transmitting and receiving systems in or on such buildings, structures or premises, in the County.

   (b)   The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to any electrical work or equipment installed by or for any electric company, telegraph or telephone company, where such electrical work or equipment is owned and maintained by such company and is an integral part of the plant or service used by such company in rendering its service to the public.

   (c)   The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to installations in mines, ships or railway cars or to vehicular equipment.

   (d)   The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to installations or equipment employed by the United States government.

   (e)   A permit is not required for any minor repair, as defined in this Chapter.

(1974 L.M.C., ch. 15, § 1; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 55, § 1; 2022 L.M.C., ch. 32, §1.)

   Editor’s note—See County Attorney Opinion dated 7/29/98 explaining that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, Housing Opportunities Commission, and the fire corporations must comply with County permit requirements and mandatory referral.

Sec. 17-2. Regulations.

   (a)   The Director may recommend regulations for the administration of this Chapter, including a schedule of fees, and may, at the Director’s discretion, hold public hearings as part of this regulation-making process. Such regulations and amendments thereto must not conflict with nor waive any provisions of this Chapter nor be less restrictive than its provisions and must be adopted under Method (2) of section 2A-15 of this Code.

   (b)   The Director must hold a public hearing, upon adequate public notice, before proposing regulations setting forth the standards and requirements for all installations of electrical equipment within the County. Such regulations must be based upon a designated edition of the National Electrical Code and local amendments thereto, including but not limited to those for the installation of fire alarm systems. Such regulations and amendments must be adopted under Method (2) of section 2A-15 of this Code.

(1974 L.M.C., ch. 15, § 1; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 55, § 1; 1984 L.M.C., ch. 24, § 19; 1984 L.M.C., ch. 27, § 16; 2022 L.M.C., ch. 32, §1.)

Sec. 17-3. Adoption of basic electrical code.

   All electrical installations and equipment must meet the standards and requirements set forth in section 17-2 of this Chapter. The edition of the National Electrical Code and any local amendments thereto, which are adopted in accordance with procedures established in section 17-2 of this Chapter are known as the basic electrical code for the County. (1974 L.M.C., ch. 15, § 1; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 55, § 1; 2022 L.M.C., ch. 32, §1.)

Sec. 17-4. Administration and enforcement of chapter.

   This Chapter is administered and enforced by the Department of Permitting Services. (1974 L.M.C., ch. 15, § 1; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 55, § 1; 1996 L.M.C., ch. 20, § 1; 1998 L.M.C., ch. 12, § 1; 2001 L.M.C., ch. 14, § 1; 2002 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 2; 2022 L.M.C., ch. 32, §1.)