The National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Subtitle with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein as the Official Electrical Code of Prince George's County, together with the changes, deletions, or modifications prescribed in this Subtitle. All electrical work performed or contracted to be performed in the County shall be included within the authority of this Subtitle.

This Code contains provisions that are considered necessary for safety. Compliance therewith and proper maintenance result in an installation that is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use. The authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of this Code has the responsibility for making the determination as to whether or not an installation and/or equipment is efficient, convenient, safe, or adequate.

The term "the authority having jurisdiction for enforcing this Code" as used in the National Electrical Code shall mean the Director and/or representative of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. Where the name of the jurisdiction is to be indicated in any Section of the Code, the name to be substituted therein shall be "Prince George's County, Maryland." For the purposes of this Division, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning given for them in Section 2-253.50 of this County Code: Board; Department; Director; Electrical Contractor; Electrical Contractor, Limited; Electrical work; Master Electrician; Master Electrician, Limited; Journeyman Electrician; Apprentice Electrician; Electrical Subcontractor; Electrical Subcontractor, Limited.