About
City
Fire Department
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.
Additional resources
NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Address
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201
Website
https://www1.nyc.gov/fdny
Email
pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov
Phone
(718) 999-1988
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Certificate of Fitness Unit
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.