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Non-Production Chemical Laboratory Unit Permit

Permit Description

A permit is required to store, handle or use the following hazardous materials in a laboratory unit in quantities exceeding:

(a) 1 gallon of flammable liquid or;
(b) 1 gallon of combustible liquid or;
(c) 75 SCF of flammable gas.

Cost of Permit

For Original (Initial) Permits (per laboratory unit)

$210 for labs up to and including 2,500 square feet in area

$315 for labs exceeding 2,500 square feet in area

For Renewal Permits (per laboratory unit)

$105 for labs up to and including 2,500 square feet in area

$210 for labs exceeding 2,500 square feet in area

Permit Length

One Year

Application Requirements

Submission of Building Department approved documents.

Certificates of Fitness
C14 -Supervision of Liquefied Natural Gas Plants
D14 - Supervise the Handling and Use of Chemicals in NYC K-12 School Labs (if a DOE
Teacher)
D15 - Supervise the Storage and Handling of Chemicals in the NYC K-12 School Labs (If
DOE Lab Specialist)

Additional Information

Get the Following Fire Code and Fire Rules Sections:

Fire Code Section 2706 (PDF)

Fire Rules 4827-01 (PDF)

Fire Rules 2706-01 (PDF)

National Fire Protection Association 45 (2004)

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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