Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe for Multi-Zone Systems (S-14)

Buildings with multi-zone standpipe systems must be under the supervision of a person with an S-14 Certificate of Fitness. This certificate is only valid at one location and for the person who gets it.

• Pass the written exam:

  • Read the Notice of Exam and Study Materials before you apply.
  • S-14 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF)

• Apply in person:

  • Bring these documents:

    • A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF)
    • A letter of employment.
      Sample Employer Recommendation Letter (PDF)
      Sample Self-Employment Letter (PDF)
    • Two forms of ID. One must be a government-issued photo ID, like a driver's license or passport.

In-person applications:

• If you pass the test, you will get your certificate right after you finish.
• If you fail the test, you will get a failure report.
• To take the test again, you need to submit a new application and pay the fee again.

• The New York City Fire Code changes often. You must read and know the latest Study Materials.
• You need to renew this certificate every three years.

Renewal Notice: The New York City 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 amount. 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 for a new one. FDNY may ask you to take a re-examination when you renew. No certificate will be renewed without the required certification form or a retake of the exam.

Change of mailing address

To change your mailing address, submit the following in person or by mail to the New York City 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 "Fire Department City of New York."

Change of work location

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

• A letter from your current employer (on company letterhead) confirming that you are an employee and stating your new work location, or if self-employed, 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."

Request a replacement certificate

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

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

• Gather documents:

  • Collect electronic copies of your documents.

• Pay the application fee:

  • The $25 fee can be paid online using:

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

  • A 2 percent fee applies to all credit card payments. The fee is non-refundable. City employees can request a fee exemption by uploading their employee ID and a letter from their City agency.

• Submit your application:

  • Click the Apply Online button. You must be authorized by your company to act as a Designated Coordinator, and your company must be approved by FDNY. To request approval, email pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov.

• Visit the Public Certification Unit:
  • Go to the Public Certification Unit with your application form and documents. No appointment is needed.
    
    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.

• Submit your application:

  • Submit your completed application form and documents.

• Pay the application fee:

  • The $25 fee can be paid 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)

  • A 2 percent fee applies to all credit card payments. The fee is non-refundable. City employees can request a fee exemption by submitting their employee ID and a letter from their City agency.

• Take the exam:

  • Take the exam at the Public Certification Unit.

• Receive your certificate:

  • If you pass the exam, you will get your Certificate of Fitness right away. If you fail, you will need to apply again, pay the fee and retake the exam.

• Make sure you 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 eight-digit Certificate of Fitness number and the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are renewing for a company's employees, the company must be approved by FDNY and have an eight-digit Company Code. To request approval, email pubrenew@fdny.nyc.gov.

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

  • Credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa)
  • Debit card (Mastercard or Visa)
  • E-check
    
    Additional fees: Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will have a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2.49 percent 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, a certificate will be mailed out within 10 days.

• To renew a certificate, click the Renew Online button. If you are an individual, you can only renew your own certificate.

• Pay the $15 renewal fee by one of these methods:

  • 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)
    
    Additional fees: Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will have a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2.49 percent 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 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.

• 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:
  
  New York City 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. Closed on public holidays.

• If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be issued immediately.

• Pay the $15 renewal fee by one of these methods:

  • Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
  • Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
    
    Additional fees: Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will have a $25 penalty in addition to 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 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 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:
  
  New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
  Cashier's Unit
  9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
  Brooklyn, NY 11201

• If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be mailed out within four to six weeks.