Certificate of Fitness Emergency One-Way Voice Announcement Personnel (F-53)

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Renewal Cycle: 3 Years OPERATING & RENEWING

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Based on the Building Code requirements (RCNY 3616-04), all FDNY approved one-way emergency voice communications service, where provided in, must be for use only by the FDNY or by building personnel holding a F-53 Certificate of Fitness.

If the fire alarm system with one-way communication system is installed to be used by building personnel, there must be at least one F-53 C of F holder present continuously on premises during the regular business hours of the occupancy for EACH fire alarm system with one-way voice communication system.

This Certificate of Fitness is valid only for the specific person to whom it is issued and can be used anywhere within New York City.

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Additional resources

New York City Fire Code

F-53 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF)

F-53 Fire Alarm Panel Verification Letter (PDF)

F-53 Employment Verification Form (PDF)

Certificate of Fitness Exam Application (PDF)

F-53 Additional Work Location Letter (PDF)

FDNY Business User Guide (PDF)

FDNY Business Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Sample Designated Coordinator Letter (PDF)

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 999-1988
pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov

Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.


For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Certificate of Fitness Unit
Website: https://www1.nyc.gov/fdny
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