City of New York

City · New York · New York · pop. 8,336,817

Low-voltage license required
Fire alarm license
Security license

Permit overview

NYC DOB requires a special class of electrical license for low-voltage work. Fire alarm requires separate FDNY approval plus DOB permit.

State licensing: NYS does not issue statewide low-voltage license; licensing is city-level

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City of New York (NY) low-voltage permits & licenses — LVPermit