QUINCY, MA -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the Maryland Electrical Contractor and Electrical Inspector Association is the latest Electrical Inspection Section Affiliate Chapter (EIS).

As an NFPA EIS Affiliate Chapter, the Maryland Electrical Contractor and Electrical Inspector Association will serve as a key resource for the state’s electrical inspection community, providing training, education, and networking opportunities.

“NFPA is proud to welcome its newest EIS Affiliate Chapter,” said Tim McClintock, NFPA lead regional electrical specialist and Executive Secretary of the Electrical Inspection Section. “Through this relationship, NFPA and the Maryland electrical enforcement community can work hand-in-hand, amplifying our collective voice to tackle today’s electrical challenges and advance safety in the community.”

McClintock continued, “A strong electrical inspection program plays a vital role in safety and compliance with NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and other codes, helping safeguard people and property from electrical-related hazards. The new NFPA EIS Affiliate Chapter actively supports electrical inspection professionals who are charged with understanding the NEC and how its requirements are applied, and is aimed at both meeting their unique needs, as well as preserving the independent voices of those engaged in electrical inspections.”

The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Electrical Inspector Association joins six other electrical inspector associations among the first organizations to create an NFPA EIS Affiliate Chapter in the U.S. They include Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island. The new chapters are part of a broader push by NFPA to support electrical professionals nationwide, including the addition of two regional electrical specialists positions.

“As Maryland launches its newest NFPA Electrical Inspection chapter, it’s an exciting opportunity for jurisdictions, first responders, contractors, and other stakeholders to come together and have a stronger voice in shaping discussions around the latest electrical codes and state legislation,” said Ty Basham, Chief Electrical Inspector for Baltimore County. “For years, Maryland has needed one organization where everyone could stay informed and share perspectives from across the state.”

Basham added, “After working closely with NFPA for more than six months, we were able to make this vision a reality. I’m thrilled to see EIS take root in Maryland. It gives the electrical industry not only a stronger voice, but a collaborative platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen the future of electrical inspection statewide.”  

Electrical inspection members of an NFPA EIS Affiliate Chapter may qualify for the NFPA Electrical Inspection Membership, which automatically includes membership in the NFPA Electrical Inspection Section that offers benefits such as participation in the code development process, special programming and products, code changes training, events, and more.

NFPA, the leading authority on fire, life, and electrical safety, and the developer of the National Electrical Code and other related resources, actively serves the electrical safety and enforcement community by helping professionals stay current on vital news and information through related training programs, knowledge, research, and expertise.

For professionals interested in establishing an NFPA EIS Affiliate Chapter, engaging with an existing local chapter, and for more information about NFPA Electrical Inspection Membership and the NFPA Electrical Inspection Section, please visit the website.