Maryland group latest NFPA EIS Affiliate Chapter

PIKESVILLE, MD — 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.”

The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Electrical Inspector Association joins six other electrical inspection 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. After working closely with NFPA for more than six months, we were able to make this vision a reality.“