# Sec. 9-117. Right of property owner to perform work on own premises

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.

## Sec. 9-117. Right of property owner to perform work on own premises

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 9-117 (2026)

(a) Except as restricted to the type of work as delineated below, the property owner is permitted to perform electrical work on his or her own premises; and the work is limited to a in kind, in place replacement of lighting fixtures, receptacles and switches combination of five (5) devices or less. Provided, that such premises are used only for a single-family residential dwelling.

  The owner shall meet the following requirements:

  (1) The owner shall apply for, pay the required fee, and secure an electrical permit required by this Subtitle.

  (2) The owner shall do such work in accordance with the provisions of this Subtitle and work description narrative submitted with the permit application.

  (3) The owner shall apply for all inspections required by this Subtitle.

  (4) The owner shall be living on the premises, or declare an intention to occupy the premises for a minimum of one (1) year.

  (5) The owner shall receive a final certification of inspection.

(b) Personal installation by an owner, other than by a licensed electrician, shall be by the owner on his own premises and without compensation from or to any other person for such labor or installation. The owner exercising this privilege shall conform to all requirements of this Subtitle.

(c) The following electrical work is not permitted to be performed under a homeowners permit:

  (1) Installation of New Service;

  (2) Service Heavy-Up;

  (3) Service Panel Change;

  (4) Relocation of Service Panel and/or Meter;

  (5) Relocation of Service Drop or Lateral; or

  (6) Installation of subpanels.

(d) Personal installation by an owner, other than by a licensed electrician, shall be by the owner on his own premises and without compensation from or to any other person for such labor or installation. The owner exercising this privilege shall conform to all requirements of this Subtitle.

(e) Requirements affecting the 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code section 408, "Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards."

  (1) For an existing installation of a split-bus panelboard it shall be required to replace the split-bus panelboard with a main overcurrent protective device when replacement of service entrance conductor occurs.