Resolving NYC DOB Electrical Violations: Step-by-Step Certificate of Occupancy Clearance

Violations generally stem from unpermitted alterations, work exceeding approved permit scope, ungrounded panelboards, unapproved service disconnects, or failure to schedule mandatory inspection sign-offs following job completion.

AGG’s engineering team visits the property to conduct a thorough forensic audit of all electrical equipment, tracing conduit runs, evaluating wire gauge sizes, testing ground continuity, and inspecting panel clearances.

If the physical wiring complies with current NYC Electrical Code, licensed engineers draft official "As-Built" single-line diagrams to document the current electrical configuration for DOB submittal.

Where non-compliant items exist (such as oversized circuit breakers, missing junction boxes, or improperly rated wiring), AGG field crews rectify the defects under an active DOB permit.

Once remediation work is completed, a DOB Electrical Inspector conducts an on-site inspection. Upon approval, the violation status is officially updated to "Resolved" in the DOB BIS / DOB NOW portal.