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Certificate of Fitness F-64

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Technician

Description

A technician who inspects and cleans commercial kitchen exhaust systems in New York City must hold a valid Certificate of Fitness for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Technician (F-64 / W-64). The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) requires that exhaust systems used in commercial cooking establishments such as restaurants, hospitals, hotels, schools, employee cafeterias and other food-service locations be inspected and cleaned at least once every three months. An owner or operator may hire either an employee with a Certificate of Fitness for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Technician (F-64), or a FDNY certified kitchen exhaust system cleaning company, which employs an individual with a Certificate of Fitness for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning Technician (W-64)

Learn More About Applying, Operating and Renewing F-64 Certification

F-64 is premises related. This certificate is only valid for the employer's location listed on the ID card. Applicants seeking a F-64 Certificate of Fitness to clean commercial cooking exhaust system at a specific premises must submit the following:

A letter of recommendation on official company letterhead, signed by the employer, with the applicant's name, which attests to his/her character, physical condition, and experience.
Sample Employment Letter of Recommendation (PDF)
Sample Self-Employment Letter of Recommendation (PDF)

A notarized F-64 affidavit, sample can be found at the following link.

An ACORD summary of the insurance policy, created within the last 30 days, illustrating that the company registered at the premises has a minimum of a $ 500,000 policy with the FDNY being co-named or listed as additionally insured issued by an approved insurance company that has an A.M. Best rating of A-or better.

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