§ 28-105.4.7 Low voltage electrical work.
AC § 28-105.4.7
An electrical permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of electrical wiring that is designed to operate at less than 50 volts for signaling, communication, alarm, and data transmission circuits, provided that such work is performed by a licensed master electrician, special electrician, or qualified person as defined in the New York city electrical code. Exceptions: 1. The installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair, of any wiring that connects to, is part of, or is located within the following systems shall only be performed by a licensed master electrician or special electrician: 1.1. Life safety systems as defined by rule of the commissioner, including but not limited to (i) those safety systems and features listed in section 28-109.3 and (ii) alarm and extinguishing systems subject to chapter 9 of the New York city building code. 1.2. Class I, II, or III circuits in hazardous locations as described in the New York city electrical code, including but not limited to certain areas within commercial garages as set forth therein, aircraft hangers, gasoline dispensing and service stations, bulk fuel storage plants, and facilities that may be utilized for spray applications or for a dipping and coating process. 1.3. Intrinsically safe systems as described in the New York city electrical code. 1.4. A point of connection to or interfacing with a control circuit that activates light, heat, or power circuits.
2.Other systems as determined by the rules of 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.
