Electrical Contractors Association of Baltimore County, Inc.

02/02/2026

📢 Special Announcement❗️

Long post ahead but very important information!!

Introducing the Maryland Electrical Contractor and Electrical Inspector Association (MDECIA). The Newest Electrical Inspection Section (EIS) Chapter with NFPA

The former Electrical Contractors Association of Baltimore County has officially evolved into a broader, statewide organization: the Maryland Electrical Contractor and Electrical Inspector Association (MDECIA). We are proud to announce that MDECIA is recognized as the newest Electrical Inspection Section (EIS) chapter within the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).Our new organization has officially launched as of January 1, 2026.

❓Who We Are:

MDECIA is designed to bring together:
• Electrical contractors
• Electrical inspectors and plans examiners
• AHJs and code officials
• Utility representatives
• Fire marshals and first responders
• Educators, apprentices, and industry partners

By expanding beyond a single county, MDECIA’s goal is to support consistent, code-compliant, and safe electrical installations across the State of Maryland.

✅ Our Mission:

MDECIA’s mission is to:

• Promote electrical safety through proper application and enforcement of the NEC and related standards.
• Support professional development with high-quality training and continuing education opportunities (CEUs).
• Encourage collaboration between contractors, inspectors, utilities, and first responders to solve real-world field issues.
• Stay ahead of code changes, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical safety and enforcement.

❓What We Will Offer:

Starting in 2026, MDECIA plans to provide:
• Regular monthly meetings featuring technical presentations, case studies, and open Q&A.
• CEU-bearing training sessions on the NEC, NFPA standards, and related codes.
• Code update seminars following new editions of NFPA 70 (NEC) and other relevant codes.
• Guest speakers from industry, including manufacturers, utilities, safety experts, and code developers.
• Opportunities to network with peers across multiple jurisdictions and sectors.

✅ This will be a great avenue for:

• Contractors to better understand inspection expectations and code enforcement.
• Inspectors to share challenges and align on consistent interpretations.
• First responders and fire officials to coordinate on electrical safety, fire investigations, and emerging technologies (EVs, ESS, solar, etc.).

✅ Get Involved:

We invite:

• Other jurisdictions across Maryland to participate and collaborate.
• Electrical contractors who want to stay ahead of code requirements and avoid costly rework or violations.
• Inspectors and code officials who want to exchange knowledge and support consistent enforcement.
• First responders interested in electrical safety, incident response, and new technology risks.

🗓️ First Meeting:

Thursday February 5th
Capital Electric Supply Baltimore
600 W. Hamburg Street
Baltimore MD 21230

Doors will open at 5:30 pm
Meeting starts promptly at 6:00 pm

Members and guest are welcome - ❗️RSVP REQUIRED❗️ - limited seats

✍🏼 Please RSVP to [email protected]

The presenter will be Matt Suckley from FAE; Eaton - Bussman Series.

💻 Topics of discussion will include:

• NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety in the Workplace focusing on Safe work practices, PPE selection, establishing an electrical safety program, and risk assessment.
• NFPA 70B: Electrical Equipment Maintenance
focusing on Conditioning and maintenance of equipment.
• In essence, NFPA 70 installs it safely, NFPA 70B keeps it safe through maintenance, and NFPA 70E protects people working on it, creating a comprehensive safety system.

We look forward to seeing you all there and thank you for being a part of our new journey with this association and all of is new to come!