Updated: July 31, 2025
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued an update for all construction professionals managing electrical jobs in the Buildings Information System (BIS). Starting August 23, 2025, any electrical job filed in BIS that has not been signed off by the DOB will be marked as “Abandoned” within the system. This change is part of the city’s ongoing transition to the DOB NOW: Build platform and the implementation of the 2025 NYC Electrical Code.
What Does This Mean for Your Projects?
- Automatic Abandonment: All open BIS electrical jobs not signed off by the DOB by August 23, 2025, will be marked as Abandoned.
- Reinstatement Required: To move forward, these jobs must be reinstated in DOB NOW: Build. The reinstatement process includes:
- Logging into DOB NOW: Build at nyc.gov/dobnow.
- Selecting the “+Job Filing” and “Alteration” options.
- Indicating that you are reinstating a BIS electrical permit and entering the original job number.
- Selecting the applicable edition of the reference standard (NFPA 70):
- Prior to 2008 NEC/2011 NYC Electrical Code
- 2008 NEC/2011 NYC Electrical Code
- 2020 NEC/2025 NYC Electrical Code
- Paying the full filing fee for the reinstated job.
Reference Standards:
You’ll be required to select the correct edition of the reference standard (NFPA 70) when reinstating your job. For more detail, refer to Buildings Bulletin 2024-008, which clarifies when to apply the 2025 NYC Electrical Code versus the 2011 NYC Electrical Code.
Resources and Support:
- DOB NOW Tips: Guidance on creating an NYC.ID account and navigating DOB NOW.
- DOB Help: Submit inquiries for additional assistance.
Cahill Strategies Can Help
Managing code compliance and regulatory changes is critical to keeping your projects on track. If you have questions about this update or need assistance with DOB filings, our team is ready to support you through every phase of your project.
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