Article III. Electrical License

§ 14-21. Electrical Services.

It shall be unlawful for any person to provide, attempt to provide or offer to provide electrical services, within the Town of Easton without having complied with one of the provisions hereinafter provided: (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-21.1 Talbot County Electricians:

Any person who holds a current license issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners of Talbot County as a “Master Electrician”, “Electrician General”, or an “Electrician Limited” may provide services, as allowed by the license, in the Town of Easton, so long as such license is maintained current.

Inclusion: While a Talbot County license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide electrical services and any person listed as an employee if: the employee provides electrical services while under the control and supervision of the licensee; and the licensee is responsible for the electrical services that the individual provides.

(Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-21.2 Public Utility Company:

A public utility company, shall not require a license, while the company is engaging in the business of providing electrical services to a facility of the company that: is regulated by the Public Service Commission; and is located on any premises, roadway, or right-of-way in which the company has a lawful interest.

Inclusion: An employee of a public utility company shall not require a license, while the employee provides electrical services to a facility of the company that: is regulated by the Public Service Commission; and is located on any premises, roadway, or right-of-way in which the company has a lawful interest.

(Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-21.3 Property Maintenance Employee:

An employee of a private company shall not require a license, while engaged in maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment on the premises of their employer. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-21.4 Property Owner:

Any person performing electrical work in a single-family dwelling provided that person is a bona fide owner and said owner personally purchases and installs all equipment and materials in connection with the installation therewith, shall not require a license. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-22. Electrical License – Board of Electrical Examiners of Talbot County.

The Town authorizes and designates the Board of Electrical Examiners of Talbot County to be the Board of Electrical Examiners of the Town of Easton and enables the board with the following authorities: (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-22.1 Talbot County Provisions.

The provisions governing the Board of Electrical Examiners of Talbot County with respect to: members, provisions for alternates, quorum, procedure, chairman, term of office, appeals, and like matters, as prescribed in, Electrical Standards Chapter 56, of the Talbot County Code, shall be within the authority of the board. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-22.2 Town of Easton Provisions.

The board shall have the authority to assess violations and penalties as prescribed in, General Provisions Chapter 1, Building Codes and Department Chapter 6 and Licenses Chapter 14 of the Town of Easton Code. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-22.3 Appeals of the Town of Easton Electrical Code.

The board shall have the authority to hear and decide on all appeals of orders, decisions or determinations relative to the application and interpretation of the Town of Easton’s Electrical Code and Electrical Licensing. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-22.3.1 Town of Easton Reporting.

The Town of Easton shall report to the board upon any modification to its local codes or upon the adoption of updated versions of its local codes. Upon any violation of the Town of Easton’s Electrical Code and Electrical Licensing the Town of Easton shall inform the board of the violation; location and responsible parties. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-23. Electrical License – Administration.

All electrical licenses are regulated by the License Administration under Article I of Chapter 14. (Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)

§ 14-24. Electrical License - Administrative History.

Ordinance Number 16 passed by the Town of Easton Council on 2/1/1941, establishing a section for an Electrical Code.

Ordinance Number 90 passed by the Town of Easton Council on 2/18/1980, amending Section 21 of Chapter 6: Building Code for Electrical Installations.

Ordinance Number 115, passed by the Town of Easton Council on 2/6/1984, repealed Section 21 of Chapter 6 Building Code on 2/27/1984.

(Ordinance 547 effective July 1st 2009)