Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Sanitary Landfill Methane Recovery Facilities (L-19)
The City Fire Department offers a Certificate of Fitness to supervise sanitary landfill methane recovery facilities:
- This certificate is needed to recover methane gas from landfill sites.
- This certificate is only valid for the specific location and the person to whom it is issued.
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Pass the written exam: You must pass a written exam to get this certificate. You must review the L-19 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF)
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Apply in person: You must apply in person and bring these documents:
- A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF)
- A letter of employment. You can use a Sample Employer Recommendation Letter (PDF) or a Sample Self-Employment Letter (PDF)
- Two forms of ID. One must be a government-issued photo ID, like a driver's license or a passport
In-person applications:
- If you pass the exam: You will get your certificate right away.
- If you do not pass the exam: You will get a report that says you did not pass. To take the exam again, you need to submit a new application and pay the fee.
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The New York City (NYC) Fire Code changes often: You must read and know the latest Study Materials
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You need to renew this certificate every three years:
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The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will send you a Renewal Notice 90 days before your certificate expires
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This letter will have your certificate number, expiration date and the renewal fee
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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
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FDNY may ask you to take a re-exam when you renew
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No certificate will be renewed without the required form or a retake of the exam
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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
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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 you are 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 "Fire Department City of New York"
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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 "Fire Department City of New York"
NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed on public holidays.
Pay the application fee: The fee is $25. 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
Note: A 2.49 percent convenience fee applies to all credit card payments. The application 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. The letter must be on on official letterhead and confirm their employment and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used for their work-related tasks.
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 applied to all credit card payments. The renewal fee is non-refundable. You cannot request a fee exemption if you renew online
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 applied 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
Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They are closed on public holidays
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
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.