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For the first time, the New York City Electrical Code has been integrated with NFPA's National Electrical Code, so you no longer have to reference two separate books.
The National Electrical Code is the most widely adopted code in the nation and is included in its entirety with your New York City Electrical Code. The code has been clearly highlighted so can quickly see what important changes have been made by the City of New York. This book contains all you'll need for your electrical work in one easy-to-use manual.
The 2004 City of New York Electrical Code has been updated with coverage of the latest technologies. The new code includes updated provisions, the New York City administrative requirements, technical changes, and much, much more! The 2004 New York City Electrical Code is the most important investment you can make for your business, your clients and the integrity of your projects.
From the Preface
The New York City Electrical Code (the "Code"), the first set of codified electrical standards in the United States, was adopted in 1915. Despite substantial changes and improvements in electrical technology, the Code had not undergone any major revision for the past three decades. Local Law 64 of 2001 addressed this by replacing the then-current electrical standards with the 1999 NEC, which in turn was to be followed by a local law adopting amendments thereto prior to the new standards' effective date (January 1, 2003). Local Law 41 of 2002 adopted the above-referenced amendments to the 1999 NEC to reflect the needs of a high-density urban environment of New York City. A further impact of Local Law 64 is that it required a mandatory periodic revision of the Code's technical provisions, thereby ensuring that the Code would always be up-do-date. As a result, beginning with 2003, and continuing every third year thereafter, the Department of Buildings is required to submit proposed amendments of the Code to the City Council, based upon the latest edition of the NEC.
Subsequent to the passage of Local Law 64 of 2001, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings ("DOB") established two working committees to enable the periodic review of the NEC and to propose local amendments thereto. The Electrical Code Revision and Interpretation Committee ("ECRIC") has a more technical focus, while the Electrical Code Advisory Committee ("ECAC") is responsible for the administrative aspects of the Code. The Committees include representatives from all sectors of the electrical industry, including labor, real estate interests, the design community, and manufacturers, as well as the involved City agencies.
Immediately following the submission of the amendments to the 1999 NEC included in Local Law 41 of 2002, the Committees started meeting in order to review the 2002 NEC. The amendments resulting from their review form the basis of Local Law 81 of 2003. These amendments constitute a consensus document and modify the 2002 NEC to reflect the unique characteristics of New York City.
This legislation amends the New York City Administrative Code to adopt amendments to the 2002 edition of the National Fire Protection Association's National Electrical Code NFPA 70 ("NEC"). The amendments adapt the national standards to the special requirements of building and construction in the City of New York insofar as those standards concern the design, installation, alteration and repair of electric wires and wiring apparatus and other appliances used or to be used for the transmission of electricity for electric light, heat, power, signaling, communication, alarm and data transmission. The 2002 NEC, together with these local amendments, are to be known as the "electrical code technical standards" and will apply to work performed on and after January 1, 2004, as provided therein.
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