N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 1008: Section EBC 1008: Electrical

1008.1 Special occupancies.

Where the occupancy or use of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed to 1 of the following special occupancies as described in the New York City Electrical Code, the electrical wiring and equipment of the building or portion thereof that contains the proposed occupancy shall comply with the applicable requirements of the New York City Electrical Code whether or not a change of Occupancy Group is involved:

1. Hazardous locations.

2. Commercial garages, repair, and storage.

3. Aircraft hangars.

4. Gasoline dispensing and service stations.

5. Bulk storage plants.

6. Spray application, dipping, and coating processes.

7. Health care facilities.

8. Places of assembly.

9. Theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations.

10. Motion picture and television studios and similar locations.

11. Motion picture projectors.

12. Agricultural buildings.

13. Marinas.

1008.2 Unsafe conditions.

Where the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed, all unsafe conditions shall be corrected without requiring that all parts of the electrical system comply with the New York City Electrical Code.

1008.3 Service upgrade.

Where the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed, the electrical service shall comply with the requirements of the New York City Electrical Code for the new occupancy.

1008.4 Quantity and location of required electrical outlets.

Where the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed, the quantity and location of required electrical outlets shall comply with the New York City Electrical Code for the new occupancy.