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What is NYC AC § 28-401.15?

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This section outlines the schedule of fees for various licenses related to construction and safety operations, including initial and renewal fees, late-renewal fees, and reissuance fees. The Department of Buildings (DOB) is the enforcing agency. Applies to individuals and entities seeking licenses for construction-related activities.

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§ 28-401.15 Schedule of fees.

AC § 28-401.15

License TypeInitial FeeRenewal FeeAdditional FeesLicense TypeInitial FeeRenewal FeeAdditional FeesMaster rigger license.$200$150 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Special rigger license.$100$75 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Basic hoisting machine operator license (Class A).$150$150 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Basic hoisting machine operator license with endorsement to operate hoisting machinery without limitation or restriction (Class B).$200$150 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Special hoisting machine operator license (Class C).$100$75 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Concrete testing laboratory license.$100$75 annuallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Welder license.$50$45 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Master plumber license (certificate of competence).$200$150 trienniallyLate-renewal fees:Up to 30 days late, $50;From 31 days to five years late, $100 for each year or part thereof.Reissuance fee: $50Master plumber license seal.$50$75 trienniallyReplacement fee upon loss of seal, w/affidavit: $75Journeyman plumber registration.$50 No renewal.Reissuance fee: $50Master fire suppression piping contractor (class A, B or C) license (certificate of competence).$200$150 trienniallyLate-renewal fees:Up to 30 days late, $50;From 31 days to five years late, $100 for each year or part thereof.Reissuance fee: $50Master fire suppression piping contractor (class A, B or C) license seal.$50$75 trienniallyReplacement fee upon loss of seal, w/affidavit: $75Journeyman fire suppression piping installer registration.$50 No renewal.Reissuance fee: $50Oil-burning equipment installer. License.$100$75 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Oil-burning equipment installer seal.$100$75 trienniallyReplacement fee upon loss of seal, w/affidavit: $75High-pressure boiler operating engineer license.$50$45 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Portable high-pressure boiler operating engineer license.$50$45 trienniallyRenewal fee includes renewal fee for a hoisting machine operator license.Late-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Master sign hanger license.$100$75 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Special sign hanger license.$100$75 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Outdoor advertising company registration.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.Filing representative registration.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.Site safety coordinator certificate.$100$50Late-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Site safety manager certificate.$300$150Late-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50General contractor registration.$300$240 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Tower crane rigger license.$150$50 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Safety registration endorsement.$80 each$80 trienniallyLate-renewal fee: $50Reissuance fee: $50Lift director registration.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.Master electrician license. As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.Master electrician license seal. As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.Special electrician license. As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.Special electrician license seal. As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules.As provided by dept. rules. (Am. L.L. 2018/014, 12/31/2017, eff. 12/31/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008, L.L. 2018/014, L.L. 2021/126, and L.L. 2024/128.

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