Certificate of Fitness for the Supervision of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants (C-10)

The City Fire Department offers a Certificate of Fitness for the supervision of liquified natural gas (LNG) plants:

• This certificate is required to supervise LNG plants.
• This certificate is valid only for the person to whom it is issued and can be used anywhere in New York City.

• Special requirements: You need to meet special requirements to get this Certificate of Fitness. You must review the C-10 Study Materials (PDF)

• Review alternative procedure: If you qualify, you must review the C-10 Alternative Issuance Procedure Information (PDF). You must apply by mail and include:

  • A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF)
  • A completed Applicant Affirmation Form (PDF). If you apply alone, get this form notarized
  • A copy of your diploma or license
  • If needed, a notarized statement to show you have two years of experience after college
  • A recent photo ID (2x2 color headshot) in JPG or JPEG format. You must email your photo to pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov

By mail applications: If your application meets all New York City Fire Department (FDNY) rules, you will get a certificate within five business days.

• If FDNY has questions about your application, they will contact you within five business days.
• If you do not respond within 10 days, your application will be stopped.
• You will need to send a new application and pay the fee again to reapply.

• The New York City (NYC) Fire Code changes often: You must read and know the latest Study Materials.

• You need to renew this certificate every three years:

  • The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send you a Renewal Notice 90 days before your certificate expires.
  • This letter will have your certificate number, expiration date and the renewal fee.
  • You must renew your certificate within 364 days of the expiration date. If your certificate is more than one year past its expiration date, you will need to apply again.
  • FDNY may ask you to take a re-exam when you renew.
  • No certificate will be renewed without the required form or a retake of the exam.

• To change your mailing address, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

  • A letter requesting the change of mailing address
  • A copy of your certificate with the old address
  • A personal check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• To change your work location, submit the following in person or by mail to NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

  • A letter from your current employer on company letterhead confirming your employment and your new work location. If self-employed, include a letter requesting a change to your work location
  • A copy of your certificate with the old address
  • A personal check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• To request a replacement certificate, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

  • A government-issued photo ID (like a driver's license or a passport). The name on the ID must match the name on the certificate
  • Your Social Security number (SSN)
  • Your mailing address
  • A personal check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• If you are an individual, have your 12-digit Certificate of Fitness Access ID:

  • This is on your Renewal Notice.

  • If you do not have your Renewal Notice, your Access ID is your 8-digit Certificate of Fitness number and the last four digits of your SSN.

  • If you are renewing for a company's employees, the company must be approved by FDNY and have an 8-digit Company Code. To request approval, email pubrenew@fdny.nyc.gov.

• Pay the renewal fee: The fee is $15. You can pay by :

  • Credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa)
  • Debit card (Mastercard or Visa)
  • E-Check

• If you renew 90 days to one year after the expiration date:

  • You will pay a $25 penalty plus the renewal fee.

  • A 2.49 percent convenience fee will be added to all credit card payments.

  • The renewal fee is non-refundable.

  • You cannot request a fee exemption if you renew online.

• If all the requirements are met: You will get a certificate within 10 days.

• To renew your certificate, select Renew Online: If you are an individual, you can only renew your own certificate.

• Pay the renewal fee: The fee is $15. You can pay by:

  • Cash
  • Credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa)
  • Debit card (Mastercard or Visa)
  • Personal or company check made payable to the New York City Fire Department
  • Money order made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• If you renew 90 days to one year after the expiration date

  • You will pay a $25 penalty plus the renewal fee.

  • A 2.49 percent convenience fee will be added to all credit card payments.

  • The renewal fee is non-refundable.

  • City employees may request a fee exemption if they submit a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency

  • The letter must be on official letterhead to confirm their employment and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related tasks.

• Submit your Renewal Notice: If you did not receive a Renewal Notice, submit a copy of your certificate. Also. submit your fee payment and other documents to:

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Cashier's Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

• Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They are closed on public holidays.
• If all the requirements are met: You will get your certificate right away.

• Pay the renewal fee: The fee is $15. You can pay by:

  • Personal or company check made payable to the New York City Fire Department.
  • Money order made payable to the New York City Fire Department.

• If you renew 90 days to one year after the expiration date:

  • You will pay a $25 penalty plus the renewal fee.

  • The renewal fee is non-refundable.

  • City employees may request a fee exemption if they mail a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency.

  • The letter must be on official letterhead to confirm their employment and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related tasks.

• Mail your Renewal Notice: If you did not receive a Renewal Notice, submit a copy of your certificate. Also, submit your fee payment and other documents to:
  
  NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
  Cashier's Unit
  9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
  Brooklyn, NY 11201

• If all the requirements are met: You will get your certificate within four to six weeks.