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New York City · Through Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)

N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-430.1: § 28-430.1 Special electrician license required.

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  1. New York City Administrative Code
  2. Title 28
  3. Chapter 4: Licensing and Registration of Businesses, Trades and Occupations Engaged in Building Work

It shall be unlawful for any person:

1. To perform electrical work unless such person is a licensed special electrician or working under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed special electrician.

Exceptions:

1. Low voltage electrical work may be performed by qualified persons, as defined in the New York city electrical code.

2. Electrical work may be performed by persons licensed as master electricians or persons working under the direct and continuing supervision of such licensed master electricians pursuant to article 429 of this chapter.

2. To use the title licensed special electrician, special electrician, or any other title in such manner as to convey the impression that such person is a licensed special electrician, unless such person is licensed as such in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025)

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