Certificate of Fitness for the Use of LPG / CNG at Outdoors Events and for Mobile Cooking (G-23)

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You need a Certificate of Fitness to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) to fuel cooking equipment at outdoor events.

This Certificate of Fitness is issued to one person only. It can be used anywhere in New York City.

$25
1 Days
$15
3 Years
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Apply in person

Bring the following documents when you apply in person:

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In-person applications

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Gather your documents

  • Collect electronic copies of your supporting documents

Pay the $25 application fee using:

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

Note: A 2 percent convenience fee applies to all credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable. City employees can request a fee exemption by submitting a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their City agency on official letterhead confirming they are a current employee and the Certificate of Fitness is for work-related duties.

Submit your application

  • Click the Apply Online button
  • You must be authorized by your company to act as a Designated Coordinator
  • Your company must be FDNY-approved
  • To request approval, email: pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov
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Go to the Public Certification Unit with your completed application form and supporting documents. You will pay the application fee and take the exam.

No appointment is needed.

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Closed on public holidays.

Submit your completed application form and supporting documents.

Pay the $25 application fee using:

  • 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

Note: A 2 percent convenience fee applies to all credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable. City employees can request a fee exemption by submitting a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their City agency on official letterhead confirming they are a current employee and the Certificate of Fitness is for work-related duties

Take the exam at the Public Certification Unit.

Get your certificate

  • If you pass the exam, you will get your Certificate of Fitness right away
  • If you do not pass, you will need to submit a new application, pay the fee again and retake the exam
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Gather required information:

  • If you are an individual, make sure you have your 12-digit Certificate of Fitness Access ID. This can be found 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 Social Security number
  • If you are submitting renewals for company employees, the company must be FDNY-approved and have an 8-digit Company Code.

Pay the renewal fee: Pay the $15 renewal fee online by one of the following methods:

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

Note: A $25 penalty applies if renewing 90 days to one year after the expiration date in addition to the renewal fee. A 2.49 percent convenience fee applies to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable. You cannot request a fee exemption if you renew online.

Receive your certificate:

  • If all requirements are met, your certificate will be mailed within 10 days.

Renew online:

  • To renew a certificate, click the Renew Online button. Individuals can only renew their own certificate.
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Pay the renewal fee: Pay the $15 renewal fee by using one of the following methods:

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

Note: A $25 penalty applies if renewing 90 days to one year after the expiration date in addition to the renewal fee. A 2.49 percent convenience fee applies to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption by submitting a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their City agency on official letterhead confirming that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities

Submit your documents:

  • Submit your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate) and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting 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.
    Closed on public holidays

Receive your certificate:

  • If all requirements are met, your certificate will be issued immediately.
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Pay the renewal fee: Pay the $15 renewal fee by using one of the following methods:

  • Personal or company check
  • Money order
  • Payable to: New York City Fire Department

Note: A $25 penalty applies if renewing 90 days to one year after the expiration date in addition to the renewal fee. The renewal fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption by mailing a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their City agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities

Mail your documents:

  • Mail your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate) and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting documents to:

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

Receive your certificate:

  • If all requirements are met, your certificate will be mailed within four to six weeks.
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Additional Resources
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New York City Fire Code

G-23 Notice of Exam and Study Materials

FDNY Business User Guide

FDNY Business Frequently Asked Questions

Sample Designated Coordinator Letter

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

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