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An electrician must be licensed by the Department of Buildings to perform electrical work in New York City.
There are two types of licenses issued: Master Electrician License and Special Electrician License.
A Master Electrician License is required to request a construction permit for electrical work or to perform such work in New York City;
A Special Electrician License is required to request a construction permit for electrical work or to perform such work under the employment of a building owner in New York City.
A Master Electrician License is required to request a construction permit for electrical work or to perform such work in New York City;
A Special Electrician License is required to request a construction permit for electrical work or to perform such work under the employment of a building owner in New York City.
Please contact the Department of Buildings for more information.
Additional resources
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 393-2259
licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Licensing Unit.
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 393-2259
licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Licensing Unit.
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
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