Five Boro Electrical Contractors Association was formed in 1957. This association consists of over 250 independent, licensed electrical contractors performing work throughout the five boros of New York City. Through this association, contractors are kept informed of the important issues facing their business and the ever changing codes and details from the public utilities and NYC Dept. of Buildings. The contractors who make up this association perform all facets of work in the electrical contracting industry.

February 2008

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NYC DOB - ELECTRICAL Division
Electrical Licensing Board:
Electrical Board: (212) 566-3767
280 Broadway, 6th floor
eFiling Questions: (212) 227-4416

Electrical Applications:
Administration: (212) 566-5475
Technical: (212) 566-3812
Fax: (212) 566-3709

Electrical Advisory Board: (212) 566-4427

Electrical Code Questions: (212) 566-4440

Electrical Inspection Appointments
(for licensed electricians):
Manhattan: (212) 566-5354/0346
Bronx: (718) 579-6888
Brooklyn: (718) 802-4342/4347
Queens: (718) 286-0640
Staten Island: (718) 816-2154

Electrical Licensing & Firm Accounts:
Phone: (212) 566-4100
Fax: (212) 566-3745

Important NYC Dept Buildings – Electrical Division websites and info:

To access the NYC Dept of Buildings website for:
Specific building information
Trade License Search
E-Filing
And more useable links
http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bsqpm01.jsp

Master Electrician Renewal Instructions and Application
Visit the link below for instructions for your license renewal
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/lic38ins.pdf

Visit the link below to download the master/special electrical license renewal form to your computer.  You can fill in the information on your computer and print the completed application. http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/lic38.pdf

E-filing NYC Electrical Application
https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/eRenewal/ElectricalApplication

NYC Amendments to the 2005 NEC
To access the NYC Amendments to the 2005 National Electrical Code, click on the link below to view or download to your computer.
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ll49of2006.pdf

NYC DOB - Electrical Advisory Board
To access the NYC-DOB Electrical Advisory Board to view the items addressed on the advisory board’s calendar.  Click on the link below:
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/model/ad.shtml

Electrical Code Interpretation Committee
To access the NYC Electrical Code Revision and Interpretation Committee, (E.C.R.I.C)
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/model/code_interpre2007.shtml

In order to submit a question to the (E.C.R.I.C.) you have to submit the question on a form ED-76, this form should be filed two weeks before the the committee meets to insure a timely answer.  Click on the link below to download this form to your computer.
 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ed76.pdf

Electrical Violation Removal
In order to request the removal of existing violation on your license you need to file form ED-75, click on the link below to download this form to your computer.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ed75.pdf

Electrical C of O sign-off
In order to obtain an Electrical Division C of O signoff, a request must be made upon completion and you must file form Ed-71, click on the link below to download this form to your computer.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ed71.pdf

Electrical Equipment/Material Approval
In order to have new equipment or material approved for installation, the advisory board requires form ED-65 be completed and submitted with a check for $200.00 payable to NYC Dept. of Buildings.  Click on the link below to download this form to your computer.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ed_65.pdf

Hard Copy of Electrical Permit Application
Normally we e-file our applications for an electrical permit; sometimes a hard copy electrical application is required to be filed. Click on the link below to download the application to your computer.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ed16a.pdf

Firm’s Account Adjustment/Cancellation
In order to obtain an Electrical Firm account Cancellation/Adjustment, you must file a form, LIC-37.  Click on the link below to download this form to your computer.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/lic37.pdf

Important FDNY websites and info:

2008 New FDNY Fire Code
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/firecode/firecode.shtml

 FDNY Required Filings for Fire/Sprinkler Alarm System
FDNY required forms for the installation and inspection of fire alarm/sprinkler alarm system installed, complete with instructions, Form M25 (Plan Review), A-433 (Initial filing before work starts), B-45 (filing for final inspection), M113 (Filing for Request of reconsideration for Electrical Defects)
http://nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/fire_prevention/instruct_fire_alarm.pdf

FDNY Self Certification Program
If you choose, FDNY has a self-certification program only to be used after an initial inspection has been issued an Electrical letter of defect.  Click on the link below for instructions and appropriate form:
 http://nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/fire_prevention/fire_alarm_cert.pdf

NYC Building Code RS 17, Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
You can view it, print it or download it to your computer.