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

(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 up to a combination of ten (10) devices or less which includes addition, relocation and replacement of (lights, receptacles and switches), 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 plans submitted with the 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.

(CB-51-1985; CB-96-1989; CB-58-1994; CB-41-2000; CB-91-2015)