The completion report for LL88 must include:
· Lighting Upgrades: The filing will be submitted directly within the forthcoming reporting platform and must include an attestation by one of the following professionals: Registered Design Professional (RDP), Licensed Master Electrician, or Licensed Special Electrician.
· Submetering Installation: The filing must list all spaces within the building that are subject to the law and include an attestation by one of the following professionals: Registered Design Professional (RDP), Licensed Master Electrician, or Licensed Special Electrician.
Urban Green Council and other affiliations have released templates to assist building owners and managers in complying with LL88. These templates are not officially in collaboration with the DOB but are designed to help meet the reporting requirements efficiently.
The applicable version of the NYCECC depends on the date of the lighting installation:
· Before May 12, 2020: The 2016 NYCECC applies.
· On or After May 12, 2020: The 2020 NYCECC applies.
Must parking garages follow use type-specific NYCECC guidelines?
Yes, parking garages must adhere to the mandates specified in the applicable version of the NYCECC, just like any other space type
Lighting projects completed by in-house maintenance staff must have an attestation from a Registered Design Professional (RDP), Licensed Special Electrician, or Licensed Master Electrician confirming that the work was completed and complies with the NYCECC in effect at the time of installation. Note that most electrical work must be performed or supervised by Licensed Electricians.
Additional Information:
· Lighting Power Density and Control Requirements: Section C405 of the applicable NYCECC version outlines the requirements for all new and replaced lighting installations.
A4: No, the law specifically requires the use of sub-meters, as defined in LL88.
Definition of SUB-METER: A device meeting the standards of the department or, where applicable, the public service commission, installed within a building’s electrical distribution system that measures the flow of electricity within a defined space within the building. Sub-meters may be used for apportioning the cost of electricity among the building’s tenants or subtenants, though this is not a requirement.
Smart breakers, while capable of monitoring various electrical parameters, do not fulfill the specific requirement for sub-meters as outlined in LL88. Therefore, sub-meters must be installed to comply with the law.
