NYC code vs NEC, Lighting

[sdilucca]

Hello. A friend asked me a code question, and I am stumped. He asked if New York City has a code above and beyond the NEC, stating that lighting circuits are to be a maximum of 15 amps. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ASG]

Yes, there are NYC amendments to the NEC. No, a 20A lighting circuit requirement is not one of them.

 

[infinity]

Prior to NYC's adoption of the NEC with amendments (about 10 years ago), only 277 volt lighting circuits were permitted to be 20 amps. Even multiple receptacle circuits were only permitted to be 15 amps.

 

[sdilucca]

Thanks everyone!