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For FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention related inquiries or complaints, please reach out to 311 and request to be transferred to the FDNY Customer Service Center Monday and Friday between 9am-4pm, EST. You may also email us at FDNY.BusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov. You will receive a tracking number for your inquiry or complaint. We will respond to you as soon as possible, typically within 5 business days.

If this is an emergency, please dial 911.

All Certifications ›

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) requires various types of licenses and permits. The FDNY also certifies (reviews and approves) plans. These certifications protect public safety in New York City and directly affect a number of businesses, industry professionals, storage, housing types and other public and private properties. FDNY's Bureau of Fire Prevention is responsible for overseeing these safety regulations.

Get Permits

Get Certificates of Approval

Get Certificates of Fitness

Get Certificates of License (W-16/W-94)

Get Certificates of Qualification for Refrigerating System (Q-01)

Get Certificates of Registration for Expeditors (R-01/R-02)

Company or Principal Related Certification

Get Auxiliary Radio Communication Company Certificate

Get Central Stations Operation Certificate

Get Commercial Cooking Exhaust System Servicing Company Certificate

Get Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems Principal Certificate

Get Fire Alarm Systems Installation, Inspection, Testing and Service Company Certificate

Get Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging Company Certificate

Get Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems Principal Certificate

Get Portable Fire Extinguishers Recognition Certificate

Get Smoke Detector Maintenance Company Certificate

Get Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems Principal Certificate

Disciplined Companies and Individuals

Get List of Disciplined Companies and Individuals (PDF)

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Emergency Planning and Preparedness plans establish procedures for building occupants during fire or non-fire emergencies.

Submit an Emergency Planning and Preparedness Plan application

Get Information and Support for FDNY Business

NOTICE: Effective 10/15/2019, FDNY will no longer accept paper-based applications. Emergency Planning and Preparedness plans must be filed online.

Technology Management

Technology Management Unit reviews plans for building safety systems and modifications (variances) to the New York City Fire Code or Rules in order to increase fire operations functionality, decrease fire hazards and improve life safety.

Submit a Technology Management application

Get Information and Support for FDNY Business

NOTICE: Effective 5/22/2020, FDNY will no longer accept paper or email-based applications. All Technology Management applications must be filed online.

Other Approvals and Reviews

FDNY offers comprehensive plan reviews for a number of construction types, including fire alarm systems, fire suppression (water and non-water), emergency action plans and fire safety plans.

E-Micromobility Cabinet Review and Installation

FAQ on Local Law 195 Changes for Plan Approval (PDF)

Get Information on the Transfer of Plan Approval from NYC DOB to FDNY (Presentation) (PDF)

Get Information on Plan Review and Systems Approval

Tips for Successful Approval of a Fire Alarm System in NYC (PDF)

Get Information on Variance Applications

Get Information on Fire Escape and Window Gate Approved Companies (PDF)

Get Information about FDNY Accredited Instructional Schools

Get Installer Certification Form for Carbon Dioxide Beverage Dispensing System Installation, Alteration and Repair (PDF)

Get Information on Entrance Door Fire Emergency Markings (PDF)

Get Information on NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide and Notices (FEP Level 3)

Temporary Procedure For Plan Intake Unit during COVID-19 (PDF)

Instructions for completing Technology Management resubmissions (filed prior to May 8 2020)

Additional Instructions for completing Fire Alarm resubmissions and form (filed prior to May 22 2020)

Download the Virtual Town Hall on A2L Refrigerant & Energy Storage Systems Presentation(PDF)

Know Your Zone Compliance

To comply with Local Law 103/2019, owners of any Group R-2 building or occupancy within a hurricane evacuation zone are required to post a hurricane evacuation notice within the building or occupancy. This notice will inform occupants of the hurricane evacuation zone for that building and how to find the closest hurricane evacuation centers.

Download the Poster for your Building’s Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Looking for Contracting Opportunities?

Fire Department contracting opportunities are available.

Get Information on Doing Business with FDNY

The NYC Business Portal

The NYC Business portal is a one-stop online tool for businesses in New York City. You can use the site to apply for or renew licenses, pay for violations or learn to avoid them, identify regulations and incentives, and get all of the information you need to stay in compliance with New York City rules and regulations.

The NYC Business Portal