Permits are tied to the scope of work of the project and work type, and the permits are regulated according to the nature of the work, licensing, and registration requirements for the work being performed. There are several aspects of Greenhouse project work, including but not limited to piping, fuel-burning equipment, ductwork, air-conditioning equipment, electric wiring, and the repair or replacement of interior/exterior finishes, which can only be performed by contractors with specialized licenses to perform such required work, and permits are issued to these registered trade license holders.
The work outlined below can only be performed by a Licensed Master Plumber. However, if the plumbing project exceeds the work allowed under the categories of limited plumbing alteration work listed below, a Registered Design Professional must submit construction plans for Department approval in order to obtain a work permit, see below.
Administrative Code 28-101.5 defines Limited Plumbing Alteration as an alteration to a plumbing or fuel gas piping system that is limited in scope under two categories:
Category 1: With Cost and time period limitation. $35,000 cost limitation per building including appliance and labor in any 12-month period – only the following can be done:
Category 2: Without cost and time period limitation. Only the following can be done:
A new installation, alteration, or repair of electric wires, wiring apparatuses and appliances or equipment shall be performed by a New York City Licensed Electrical Contractor. All electrical work such as, but not limited to, installing conduits, wires, lighting fixtures and switches, panelboards, fire alarm devices, boiler line voltage work and controls, etc., require an electrical permit before commencing such electrical work.
The Electrical Contractor should coordinate with the Registered Design Professional (RDP), other members of the design team, and all other construction trade Contractors where projects have other aspects to the work in addition to electrical. For such projects, the Department only requires the submission of a separate electrical permit application. When an electrical permit application by the Licensed Electrical Contractor includes a large electrical installation (see classifications of large installations under electrical advisory board plan examination listed below) or requires New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) compliance, such an electrical permit application must reference the general project application number for permit issuance
Electrical construction documents are not required to be submitted by a Registered Design Professional to the Department as part of the electrical or general permit application, however, electrical construction documents must be submitted to the Department to obtain an electrical permit as follows: