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What is NYC AC § 28-429.7.3?

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This section requires that a permanent sign displaying the name and license number of a licensed electrician or electrical contractor be prominently displayed at their place of business. The sign must be visible to pedestrians, and businesses sharing office space must maintain distinct identities. Applies to licensed electricians and electrical contractors operating in New York City.

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§ 28-429.7.3 Place of business.

AC § 28-429.7.3

At such place of business, there shall at all times be prominently displayed a permanent sign stating the name of such license holder, the license number of such licensee, and the words “licensed electrician” or “licensed electrical contractor” on a plate glass window and the name of the master electrician business if different than the name of the license holder; or an outside sign of permanent construction fastened and readily visible to pedestrians; or if such place of business be an office, commercial, or industrial building, the names shall be indicated on the entrance door of the particular portion of the premises or on a bulletin board on the main floor. The office or other place where the master electrician business is to be conducted may be shared by 1 or more master electrician businesses. However, each business whether in the form of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, shall distinguish its identity from any other business sharing the same office space. Such distinctions shall be maintained in a manner satisfactory to the department. (L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/128.

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