Electrical Code Revisions

The City’s Codes were created to protect public health, safety, general welfare, and the environment by establishing minimum standards for the design, construction, and occupancy of buildings. Revisions are primarily intended to clarify the existing text, incorporate the latest updates, and introduce the recommendations.

• Electrical Code Revision and Interpretation Committee (E.C.R.I.C.) – is an advisory body that provides the Commissioner with recommendations regarding the formulation of local amendments to the NEC and provides interpretations and clarifications of the Electrical Code Technical Standards in response to requests from the electrical industry for clarification or interpretation of standards. Learn more.
• Old Electrical Codes  – find previous New York City Electrical Codes here.

Helpful Links

• Electrical Code Revision and Interpretation Committee (E.C.R.I.C.)
• Old Electrical Codes
• New York City Electrical Code
• Electrical Advisory Board 
• Code Development 
• Building Bulletins