This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority contained in Article 25, § 3(t)(1) and (3), of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This chapter is enacted for the protection and the promotion of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Caroline County. This chapter shall be known as the "Caroline County Electrical Code."
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Constructions Trade Board.
[Amended 9-11-2012 by Bill No. 2012-6]
CODE
The Caroline County Electrical Code.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The County Commissioners of Caroline County.
ELECTRICAL CODE
The edition of the “National Electrical Code” published by the National Fire Protection Association as adopted by resolution of the County Commissioners.
[Amended 2-8-2005 by Bill. No. 2005-1]
ELECTRICAL WORK
Installing, erecting and repairing electrical wire or conductors, to be used for the transmission of electric current for electric light, heat or power purposes, and/or mouldings, ducts, raceways or conduits, for the reception or protection of such wires or conductors, and/or electrical machinery, apparatus, devices or fixtures, to be used for electrical light, heat or power purposes, or planning, estimating, laying out and supervising such electrical work or contracting such electrical work.
ELECTRICIAN
A. 
GENERAL ELECTRICIANAny person engaged only in house wiring, limited to a dwelling containing not more than four family units.
[Amended 6-12-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-3]
B. 
LIMITED ELECTRICIANA person engaged in the installation of equipment and control wiring of not more than two of the following categories of equipment or facilities:
[Amended 6-12-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-3]
(1) 
Electrically operated heating and/or air-conditioning equipment.
(2) 
Electrically operated refrigeration equipment.
(3) 
Electrically operated display signs and lighting fixtures.
(4) 
Electrically operated elevators.
(5) 
Electrically operated fire alarm or detection systems.
(6) 
Electrically operated appliances.
C. 
MASTER ELECTRICIANA person engaged in installing, erecting and repairing electric wire or conductors, to be used for the transmission of electric current for electric light, heat or power purposes, and mouldings, ducts, raceways or conduits, for the reception or protection of such wires or conductors, and electrical machinery, apparatus, devices or fixtures, to be used for electric light, heat or power purposes, or planning, estimating, laying out and supervising such electrical work or holding himself out to the public as engaged in any aspect of said electrical work.
SHELVED LICENSE
A license that is inactive, but can be reactivated by applying for renewal and paying the renewal license fee for the applicable class.
[Added 6-12-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-3]