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Council Member Sanchez introduces and explains proposed Intro 436-A
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Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, chair of the committee on housing and buildings, introduces proposed Intro 436-A, which aims to update the New York City electrical code. She explains the importance of this update for safety and the city's electrification efforts, and outlines the key changes the legislation would bring.
- The NYC electrical code hasn't been updated since 2011, unlike construction codes which are updated every 3 years.
- The proposed legislation would adopt standards from the 2020 national code with NYC-specific amendments.
- It would incorporate the electrical code into the city's construction codes to align requirements for electricians with other trades.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
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Thank you, sergeants, and good morning.
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I'm council member Pierina Sanchez, chair of the committee on housing and buildings.
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Today, we are voting on proposed intro number 436 a, sponsored by me on behalf of the mayor, to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the electrical code and local law 55 of the year 2024 in relation to electrical vehicle supply equipment in open parking lots and open parking and parking garages, and repealing chapter 3 of title 27 of the administrative code of the city of New York in relation thereto.
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Unlike the New York City construction codes, which are updated every 3 years, the New York City electrical code has not been updated since 2011.
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Keeping our electrical code up to date with the latest national and international standards is critical not just for the safety of New Yorkers, but for the progress of our city's electrification efforts, such as local law 97 and electrical vehicle infrastructure.
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Proposed intro number 436 a would update the New York City electrical code by adopting standards of the 2020 national code with certain amendments based on unique conditions within the city.
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It would also incorporate the New York City electrical code into the city's construction codes to better align the requirements for electricians with those for other trades licensed by the Department of Buildings.
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In any compromise, there are always elements that are that not everyone will agree on, and this bill is no exception.
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What is important is that after years of engagement and discussion, we can now move forward with this critical update, paving the way for us to reach our electrification goals and adopt the latest safety and technological standards in our electrical code.
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I would like to thank the Department of Buildings who spearheaded the Electrical Code Technical Revision, Council along with city agencies and and members of the electrical trade and industry who provided meaningful feedback throughout the drafting process.
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I'm joined today by my colleagues who will be called during the role.
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And unless anyone has any comments, I will now ask the clerk to call the role.
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Thank you.
William Martin
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Good morning, William Martin.
