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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.
Please contact the Department of Buildings for more information.
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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York NY 10007
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York NY 10007
Website
http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
Phone
(212) 393-2259
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Licensing Unit.
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