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ABOUT US
Today 10 percent of fires that occur in
New York State originate within a premises
electrical system. Statistics also reveal
electrical system fires are among the
leading cause of property damage in the
United States.
The New York Board of Fire Underwriters,
Bureau of Electricity was originally
formed in 1881 to challenge electrical
installation practices, and place electrical
safety at the head of its mission. The
Bureau continues to fulfill this mission
today through the inspection of electrical
systems involving new construction and
alteration.
Today the Bureau of Electricity provides
this most important public safety service
by invitation of more than 900 Authorities
Having Jurisdiction throughout New York
State. The Bureau of Electricity enables
these Authorities to have uniformity
between varying codes and local interpretations
of the codes.
The Bureau of Electricity maintains a
full time electrical inspection staff
throughout the State, and is respected
throughout the industry as being the
Premier Electrical Inspection Agency.
The Bureau also supports an elite group
of inspectors who participate at the
national level in developing Code and
Technical Standards.
In every facet the New York Board of Fire
Underwriters, Bureau of Electricity provides
its clientele and the State of New York
a full service Electrical Safety Inspection
Agency.
We thank you for your interest, and invite
you to use our service.
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