Revised 2/26/19 KM
Pursuant to City of Rockville Code, Chapter 5, Article VII, Division 3, Section 5-121
(b) Any permit required may be issued to any person to do electrical work in a single-family dwelling
used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters in connection
with such building, provided the person is the bona fide owner of such dwelling and that the same will
be occupied by the owner and that the owner shall personally purchase all material and perform all
labor in connection therewith; however, the administrative authority may require the homeowner to
show that he is qualified to perform such work in a capable manner so as not to endanger the life and
property of himself, persons in the neighborhood or property belonging to public utility suppliers. This
subsection does not apply to work involving heavy-up or replacement of service equipment, or to any
wiring associated with swimming pool installations.
Pursuant to City of Rockville Code, Chapter 5, Article VII, Division 3, Section 5-133
Section 90.2 of the NEC is amended by adding the following:
(D) Homeowners.
Homeowner must take and pass an exam administered by the Inspection Services Division prior to
allowing a homeowner to obtain an electrical permit for doing electrical wiring at their primary
residence. This exam will be valid for two years allowing the homeowner to apply for additional
permits in that time frame for their primary residence.
Homeowner-obtained electrical permits will allow electrical wiring at their primary residence, with the
exclusion of the following work:
• Swimming pools, saunas or hot tubs
• Service equipment installation such as heavy-ups, panel replacements, sub-panels
• Replacement of SEC cable
• Overhead service mast replacements
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE