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What is NYC AC § 28-423.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a full gas work qualification, which includes demonstrating proficiency in gas work and meeting specific experience criteria. The commissioner is responsible for issuing this qualification. Applies to individuals seeking full gas work qualifications in New York City.

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§ 28-423.2 Applications for full gas work qualification.

AC § 28-423.2

The commissioner shall issue a full gas work qualification to a person who submits satisfactory proof establishing that such person: 1. Has demonstrated an understanding of and proficiency and competency with gas work, including (i) a working familiarity with the fuel gas code and the ability to apply the requirements of such code correctly, (ii) the application of skills relating to gas work on the job site, (iii) a working knowledge of the tools for gas work and the ability to utilize such tools properly and (iv) an ability to draft simple diagrams and interpret from drawings for the purpose of performing gas work, by satisfying a requirement that the commissioner shall establish by rule; and 2. Satisfies one or more of the following: 2.1. Such person is a registered journeyman plumber pursuant to article 409 of this chapter and has possessed a limited gas work qualification for a minimum of one (1) year prior to applying for a full gas work qualification; 2.2. Such person successfully completed an apprenticeship in plumbing through a program approved by the New York state department of labor and has at least one (1) year of full-time experience performing or supervising plumbing work under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber and has possessed a limited gas work qualification for a minimum of one (1) year prior to applying for a full gas work qualification; or 2.3. Such person has at least five (5) years of full-time experience performing or supervising plumbing work under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber, provided that at least one (1) year of such experience occurred in the city of New York under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber and such person has possessed a limited gas work qualification for a minimum of one (1) year prior to applying for a full gas work qualification. (L.L. 2016/150, 12/6/2016, eff. 12/6/2016; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

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