Electrician License

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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)
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York
NY
10007
licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov
http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
(212) 393-2259
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