October 2, 2024 SERVICE NOTICE June 2010 

Beginning January 1, 2025, any person acting as a Lift Director or performing the duties of a Lift Director must be registered with the Department of Buildings as a Lift Director, or be licensed by DOB as a Master Rigger, or be a Master Rigging Foreman and acting as a Lift Director under the direct and continuing supervision of the Licensed Master Rigger. See NYC Administrative Code § 28-424.2. 

Additional Information 

Review Article 424 of the NYC Administrative Code for more information about the qualification requirements for a lift director registration. Review 1 RCNY §3319-02 for the responsibilities and duties of a Lift Director. 

DOB NOW Training 

The Department is conducting free training sessions to explain the new process and demonstrate how to use DOB NOW: Licensing. Visit the DOB NOW Training Page at nyc.gov/dobnowtraining to register for training and to access step-by-step guides, user manuals, and videos. 

DOB NOW Inquiries & Support 

To submit an inquiry about DOB NOW, visit the DOB NOW Help Form at nyc.gov/dobnowhelp.