N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-430.7: § 28-430.7 Use.

A special electrician shall be principally engaged in the business of performing electrical work in or on buildings, premises, or lots so authorized under the license.

A special electrician licensee shall determine the method of doing the work in or on such buildings and shall have sole responsibility for supervising and directing the employees of such owner, lessee or manager who perform such work. A special electrician shall not supervise the work of individuals who are not employees of the owner, lessee, or manager of the buildings on which the special electrician is authorized by such electrician’s license to perform electrical work.

The commissioner may issue more than 1 special license for a building or buildings if, in the commissioner’s judgment, the commissioner deems it necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the electric wiring and equipment of the building or buildings involved.

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