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Electrical Code
Current Electrical Code
The 2025 New York City Electrical Code took full effect on December 21, 2025. The code is comprised of the amendments to the General Administrative Provisions in Title 28 of the city’s administrative code and the New York City specific amendments to the 2020 edition of NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code®.
Electrical Code Revision and Interpretation Committees
- The Electrical Code Revision Managing Committee
- The Electrical Code Revision and Interpretation Committee (ECRIC)
Electrical Plan Review
Electrical Plan Review is required for electrical installations 1000 Kilo-Volt Amperes (KVA) or greater, or new or revised installations above 600 volts, and must be submitted to DOB by a New York State Licensed and Registered Professional Engineer or a New York State Licensed and Registered Architect.
Electrical Equipment Review
Electrical Equipment Review is required for electrical equipment not specifically addressed in the Electrical Code Technical Standards and any other electrical equipment not bearing an acceptable label of approval of an electrical testing laboratory. The review will be processed by the DOB’s Office of Technical Certification and Research (OTCR).
Electrical Code Variation / Special Permission Request
Determination is required for electrical code variance / special permission request. Requests must demonstrate practical difficulty and provide supporting documentation and include proposed equally safe alternative methods that meet code intent.
Learn more
Copies of the NYC 2011 Electrical Code (only the amendments to the NEC 2008 Electrical Code) and the New York City Electrical Code (the amendments and the NEC 2008 Electrical Code) can be purchased at the CityStore.