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Tar Kettle Permit

Permit Description

Open Fires – Diesel or LPG/Propane Fueled - Portable Devices – Tar Kettle

Cost of Permit

Original Permit
$105.00

Additional Cost For Each Storage Cage
$210.00

Additional Cost for Each Storage Cabinet
$105.00

Permit Length

Permit not to Exceed a Year

FD permit expiration will coincide w/ DOB (or Authority having jurisdiction)

Work permit expiration date

Application Requirements

Letter of request on company Letterhead

Proof of Liability Insurance
Department of Buildings (DOB) or Authority having jurisdiction work permit

Certificates of Fitness
S-93 for Diesel fueled Kettles and G-60 for Torch Operator
G-40 for Propane/LPG fueled Kettles,
F-60 Fire Guard at Construction Sites (must be differentindividual than Torch Operator)

Additional Information

Variance Letter from the Fire Department

An inspection of the site with the Tar Kettle(s) present is required

Log of F-60 holders hourly inspection and re-inspection ½ hour and 1 hour after operations cease

Need Help?

For assistance with applying for and receiving Permits and Letters of Approval on FDNY Business, contact the FDNY Customer Service Center by dialing 311, or via email at FDNY.BusinessSupport@FDNY.nyc.gov.

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