Electrical

Baltimore City Code div. Building Codes, pt. II, ch. 27

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Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2701 General

Section 2701. General 2701.1 Scope. This Chapter governs the electrical components, equipment, and systems used in structures covered by this Code. Electrical components, equipment, and systems must be designed and constructed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (“NEC”). 2701.2 Electric equipment standards. Only electrical materials, appliances, or equipment approved by the Building Official may be installed. The Building Official must approve all materials, appliances, and equipment that are listed and labeled by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Incorporated, or by any other independent testing organization that the Building Official approves, except for any materials, appliances, or equipment that other provisions of this Code preclude from being installed. In investigating new materials, appliances, and equipment, the Building Official must consider the factors listed in NEC § 110.3 {“Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment”}.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems

Section 2702. Emergency and Standby Power Systems {As in IBC}

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2703 Permit and Certificate of Inspection

Section 2703. Permit and Certificate of Inspection 2703.1 Applications. The application for an electrical permit must bear the name and address of the insured, licensed electrician responsible for all work to be done under the permit. 2703.2 Permits for maintenance work. Any person who employs 1 or more licensed maintenance electricians or licensed master electricians for maintenance of approved installations in or on a structure or premises owned or operated by the person must: 1. obtain individual permits for the maintenance work, or 2. apply for and obtain a semiannual permit for all maintenance work to be performed by these licensed electricians. 2703.3 Semiannual records. The person to whom a semiannual permit is issued must keep a detailed record of all maintenance work done under the permit. These records must be: 1. available at all times for inspection by the Building Official, or 2. if the Building Official so specifies, filed with the Building Official. 2703.4 Certificates. An electrical certificate is required before electric service may be energized in any structure. On request and payment of the required fee, the Building Official will issue an electrical certificate to the owner of any electrical installation that conforms to the requirements of this Code.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2704 Inspections

Section 2704. Inspections 2704.1 Periodic inspections for places of assembly. In any place of public assembly for which an inspection registration permit is required, the Building Official must make periodic inspections of the electric wiring, appliances, and equipment.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2705 Unsafe Existing Installations

Section 2705. Unsafe Existing Installations 2705.1 Conformance required. Any existing electrical equipment, appliance, wiring, or other electrical work in service that does not comply with this Code and creates a menace to life or property must, as directed in writing by the Building Official: 1. be made to conform to the requirements of this Code, or 2. be put out of service and either sealed or removed.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2706 Permits

Section 2706. Permits 2706.1 Permit required. Unless specifically excepted by this Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article, no electrical work may be undertaken before the Building Official has issued a permit for that work. 2706.2 To whom issued. A permit may be issued only: 1. to a master electrician licensed to do business in the City, 2. to a master restricted electrician licensed to do business in the City, 3. to a restricted electrician licensed to do business in the City, or 4. to a maintenance electrician licensed to do business in the City.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Section 2707 Licensing Requirements

Section 2707. Licensing Requirements 2707.1 Licenses and supervision required. No person may provide electrical services or otherwise engage in any electrical work unless the person: 1. is licensed to do so in accordance with State law, and 2. is insured or working under the direct supervision of an insured, licensed electrician.

Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part II, Chapter 27 (introductory text) Introductory text

Chapter 27 Electrical {MBPS Modification – The subject matter of this Chapter is not within the scope of the Maryland Building Performance Standards. See the Baltimore City Electrical Code in Part III {“Electrical”} of this Article, and the National Electrical Code as adopted and enforced by the State Fire Marshall under State Public Safety Article, Title 12, Subtitle 6.}

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/building-codes/II/27Fetched: 10/25/2026