Maryland Contractor Group Joins NFPA to Boost Electrical Safety Standards
The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Inspection Association has joined the National Fire Protection Association, strengthening collaboration on electrical code adoption, inspection practices, and safety training statewide.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Sep 25, 2025
The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Inspection Association has officially become a member of the National Fire Protection Association, aiming to strengthen collaboration on electrical safety, code adoption, and professional standards in the state.
Through the partnership, the association gains direct access to NFPA’s expertise, technical committees, and standards development processes, helping local industry voices influence the future of electrical codes. Maryland officials and association leaders say the move will speed adoption of updated NFPA standards, improve inspection practices, and enhance training for contractors across the state.
Observers note that as Maryland recently adopted the 2024 editions of its Fire Prevention and Life Safety Codes, the partnership comes at a pivotal moment in code modernization.
For contractors and inspectors, this alignment with NFPA offers a pathway to stay ahead of evolving electrical safety requirements and ensure consistent compliance across jurisdictions.
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Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.