Sec. 9-108.02. Equipment for General Use; Article 410 — Luminaires, Lampholders, and Lamps
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 9-108.02 (2026)
Sec. 9-108.02. Equipment for General Use; Article 410 — Luminaires, Lampholders, and LampsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following amendments, additions, and/or deletions are made to Article 410 of the National Electrical Code:
(1)
The following addition is made to paragraph (B) of Section 410.36: All "lay-in" luminaires will require independent suspension to ensure that the luminaire will not drop more than nominally two (2) or three (3) inches when the framing members no longer provide the support. Number 12 WG wire firmly secured to the building structure and the luminaire is required for this purpose. Two (2) restraining wires (one (1) at each opposite end of the luminaire) are required for luminaries smaller than 2×4 and four (4) restraining wires (one (1) at each corner) are required on all luminaries 2×4 and larger. Other types of lay-in fixtures and surface mounted fixtures mounted on drop ceiling shall be support based on the fixture area to preclude the danger of falling when the framing members fail or are removed (e.g., hi-hat luminaire).
(b)
A state certified modular building is subject to comply with MPC (Model Performance Code), COMAR 09.12.50 only and is not subject to local ordinances. The installation of the luminaires and inspection of same shall be completed at the factory and shall be done in accordance with the MPC therefore it would not be subject to local amendments.