1. (a) This subtitle does not apply to:

   1. (1) public utilities, their affiliated companies, and electrical appliances and devices used in their work;
   2. (2) the inspection or certification of an electrical installation by a unit of a county government that is authorized to conduct electrical inspections; or
   3. (3) an electrical installation of the State or federal government during an emergency if the electrical installation is necessary for the public welfare as a result of the emergency.

2. (b)

   1. (1) This subtitle does not supersede any local law or ordinance of a local jurisdiction that establishes standards or qualifications for electrical inspectors and inspections within that local jurisdiction.
   2. (2) A certified nongovernmental electrical inspector shall obtain county approval or certification as may be required by local law or ordinance.

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2010, c. 127, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.