cof-s61

Fire Department


All CertificationsInspectionsViolationsSupport


S-61 Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing and Servicing Principal (Citywide)

About

A principal of a company that installs, inspects, tests and services Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems in New York City must hold an S-61 Certificate of Fitness.

This Certificate of Fitness is valid only for the specific person to whom it is issued and can be used anywhere within New York City.

New Application Fees: $5

Renewal Fees: $15

Renewal Cycle: 3 Years

Before You Submit Your Application

You must submit an Alternate Issuance Procedure (AIP) application to obtain the S-61 Certificate of Fitness. Qualified applicants should review and complete the S-61 Alternative Issuance Procedure Application Form (PDF)

The S-61 applicants must submit the AIP application online.

Learn How to Submit an Application

Quick Reference Guide for Individuals Online Certificate of Fitness Application (PDF)

Additional Information

FAQ (PDF)

Gaseous Fire Extinguishing System Company (S-61 COF Holder) List

Gaseous Fire Extinguishing System Company (S-61 COF Holder) List (PDF)

Update the List or the S-61 COF card

The list can be updated on FDNY business. To change any information on the list or the S-61 COF card, the S-61 COF holder must follow the instruction below to request an update.

Quick Reference Instruction for Certificate of Fitness Duplicate or Update (PDF)

The following documents must be uploaded to make the update request on FDNY Business:

S-61 AIP Form (PDF)

Copy of a valid DOB Master Fire Suppression Contractor (Type A or C) License.

Special Renewal Requirements

The S-61 COF holder must upload the following documents to renew the S-61 COF:

S-61 AIP Form (PDF)

Copy of a valid DOB Master Fire Suppression Contractor (Type A or C) License.

Learn how to renew this Certificate of Fitness online:

Quick Renewal Guide for S-61 COF Applicants (PDF)

For More Information

For questions, call 311 and ask for the FDNY Customer Service Center or send an email to FDNY.BusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov

<Back to Certificate of Fitness