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Portable Fueled Space Heaters Permit

Permit Description

Any portable equipment designed or used for space heating that utilizes a Combustible Liquid or Flammable Gas (LPG, Kerosene, Diesel, Gasoline, or Natural Gas) as a fuel.

Open Fires – storage and use of fueled portable space heaters

Cost of Permit

$ 210.00

Plus $210.00 for each storage cage or $ 105.00 for each storage cabinet

Permit Length

Not to exceed 1 year

Until end of Heating Season May 15th or 31st of calendar year

OR Fire Dept. permit expiration will coincide w/DOB (or Authority having jurisdiction) work permit expiration date.

Application Requirements

Letter of request

Proof of Liability Insurance

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

Certificates of Fitness:
S-92 Supervision of Portable space Heaters at Construction Sites
F-60 Fire Guard (must be at least 2 different individuals)
G-44 if storing LPG/Propane for Storage and Handling

Additional Information

A site inspection is required with a sample heater present

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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