Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-601
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-601, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§12–601.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Certified nongovernmental electrical inspector” means an individual certified by the State Fire Marshal to inspect electrical installations for conformity with the National Electrical Code or any adopted local electrical code or amendments.
(c) “Electrical installation” means any installed:
(1) electrical wires or conductors that transmit electric current for electric light, heat, or power purposes;
(2) cable, molding, duct, raceway, or conduit for the reception or protection of wires or conductors; or
(3) electrical machinery, apparatus, device, or fixture.
(b) “Certified nongovernmental electrical inspector” means an individual certified by the State Fire Marshal to inspect electrical installations for conformity with the National Electrical Code or any adopted local electrical code or amendments.
(c) “Electrical installation” means any installed:
(1) electrical wires or conductors that transmit electric current for electric light, heat, or power purposes;
(2) cable, molding, duct, raceway, or conduit for the reception or protection of wires or conductors; or
(3) electrical machinery, apparatus, device, or fixture.
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