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What is NYC AC § 28-430.5?

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This section outlines the issuance of special electrician licenses and seals, specifying that they are granted only to individuals and must indicate the relevant building addresses. It prohibits holding both a master and special electrician license simultaneously. Applies to individuals seeking special electrician licensure for specific buildings.

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§ 28-430.5 Issuance.

AC § 28-430.5

A special electrician license and seal shall be issued only to an individual. Their license shall plainly indicate the address or addresses of the building, buildings, or parts thereof for which such license is issued. A master electrician’s license and a special electrician’s license and seal shall not be held by any person at the same time. The holder of a master electrician’s license, upon entering employment as a special electrician, shall deactivate their master electrician’s license and seal and change over to a special electrician’s license and seal to cover the building, buildings, or parts thereof, for which they will be employed. (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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