N.Y. Labor Law § 957: Exempt persons

§ 957. Exempt persons. 1. This article shall not be construed to apply

to the practice, conduct, activities, or services by a person licensed

to practice architecture within this state pursuant to article one

hundred forty-seven of the education law or engineering within this

state pursuant to article one hundred forty-five of the education law.

2. This article shall not be construed to apply to the outfitting,

removal, refinishing, or replacement of interior finishes of elevators,

including wall panels, drop ceilings, handrails and flooring, removal or

replacement of interior lighting, recladding of doors, transoms and

front return panels, finishing or ornamental work on elevator car

operating panels.

3. This article shall not be construed to apply to the operation of an

elevator by any person employed as an operator of such elevator,

including elevators operating under a temporary certificate of occupancy

as issued by the appropriate issuing agency.