CEO Compliance Briefing
Working as an Oregon MEP Contractor in New York
Every question I'd ask before quoting my first NY job — and where the answers live.
How to Use This Briefing
This briefing enumerates 25 questions every CEO of an Oregon-licensed
MEP contractor must answer before bidding, staffing, or executing work in
New York State (and especially New York City). Three are answered in full
branded documents below; the remaining 22 are stubbed for the next
operating cycle.
Regulatory note. Citations reference statute and
agency rule as of mid-2026. Verify currency with the named agency
before reliance — license rules and DOB filing protocols change yearly.
A — Licensing & Registration
A1
Can my Oregon CCB license be used in NY, or do I need separate registration?
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A2
Which NY state and city licenses does my superintendent need (master electrician, master plumber)?
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A3
What's the bond requirement for an out-of-state MEP contractor in NYC?
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A4
How do I register my Oregon LLC as a foreign entity with NY Department of State?
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A5
What sales tax / use tax accounts do I need with NY DTF?
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B — Project-Level Compliance
B1
What NY DOB filings does my crew need for a typical commercial MEP install?
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B2
How does NYC Local Law 152 (gas piping inspection) affect my scope?
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B3
What's the Site Safety Plan requirement, and do I need an SSP?
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B4
Do I need a NY-licensed PE to stamp my drawings, or will my Oregon PE work?
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B5
What's the workflow for filing PW1, PW2, PW3 with DOB NOW?
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C — Labor & Prevailing Wage
C1
Davis-Bacon vs NY State prevailing wage — when does each apply?
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C2
How do I register with NY DOL for certified payroll?
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C3
What workers comp / disability insurance does NY accept (vs OR SAIF)?
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C4
Do my Oregon employees need NY DBL, PFL, or just W-2 NY-source withholding?
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D — Safety & OSHA
D1
Difference between Federal OSHA and NY DOL PESH for my crew?
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D2
SST card requirements (OSHA 30 + course curriculum) — how many of my guys need it?
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D3
What scaffolding / fall protection variances does NY enforce that OR doesn't?
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E — Insurance & Bonding
E1
GL, umbrella, and auto coverage minimums for NY public work?
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E2
Do I need a NY-specific surety bond beyond my OR CCB bond?
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E3
How does NY Labor Law §240 (Scaffold Law) change my liability exposure?
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F — Tax & Financial
F1
NY corporate franchise tax — am I taxable as an OR LLC with a NY job?
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F2
NYC commercial rent tax / business income tax exposure?
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F3
Sales tax on materials bought in NJ vs installed in NY?
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G — Business Operations
G1
NYC GC expectation for schedule of values, lien waivers, AIA G702/G703?
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G2
DBE / WBE / MWBE certification for NY public work?
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