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What is NYC AC § 28-410.5.5?

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This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a master fire suppression piping contractor license and seal, including the need to establish a compliant business or demonstrate employment with a city agency. The statute is enforced by the Department of Buildings. Applies to individuals seeking to engage in fire suppression piping work.

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§ 28-410.5.5 Requirement for obtaining a license and seal.

AC § 28-410.5.5

A holder of a certificate of competence or an applicant who has satisfied all requirements for a master fire suppression piping contractor license shall obtain: 1. A license and seal issued upon establishing a fire suppression piping contracting business conforming to the requirements of this article and any rules promulgated by the department; or 2. A license and seal issued upon demonstrating employment with a city agency. The license shall clearly state: "The bearer of this master fire suppression piping contractor license is a government employee and as such is not authorized to engage in fire suppression piping contract work outside of his/her government employment and within such government employment shall only engage in fire suppression piping work on existing buildings." (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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