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Engineering Application and Amendment

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Before you submit your application

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    You must select Engineering and the appropriate category on the FDNY business website.
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      Effective 5/11/2020, the NYC Fire Department will no longer accept new applications in paper form.
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        TM-1 application that briefly describes the nature of the submission and what code sections or governing documents the application has been filed to comply with
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          PW-1 application (if applicable)
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            Site drawings, floor drawings, building drawings, sprinkler drawings, engineering drawings signed and sealed by design professional (if applicable)
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              Narrative describing the scope of work (if applicable)
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                Manufacturer’s specification of equipment and manual (if applicable)
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                  Engineering or hazard analysis signed and sealed by design professional (if applicable)
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                    Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) (if applicable)
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                      Calculations (if applicable)
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                        Test reports from nationally recognized and accredited laboratory (if applicable)
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                          Simulation files:
                          • If Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) was used, please submit all input and output files for the conducted simulation.
                          • If another nationally recognized Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) program was used, please submit videos of the conducted simulation showing as much of the structure in question or subject of analysis as possible.
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                            For an amendment not previously filed on FDNY Business, you can access previous FDNY records by providing your reference account number (FPIMS #) and premises zip code. It is highly recommended that you link your previous record, which can be done at the beginning of the application.
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                              Steps to apply online:

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                              Application Fees:
                              • New Application Fees: $420
                              • Amended Application Fees: $420
                              • Complex Tech and Technical Analysis Fee: $525 (if applicable based on plan type)
                              • Applications related to Non-water fire extinguishing systems are subject to a filing fee of $165
                              • Resubmission Fees: Same Fees charged for the initial filing
                              • No charge if resubmission is made within 6 months of previous FDNY objection (Letter of Deficiency)
                              • After 6 months, application will be considered abandoned, and may require a new filing fee.
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                                Submit the completed application online with all supporting documents.
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                                  You must make payment on FDNY Business to submit your application. To make payments for additional invoiced fees after submission use one of the following methods:


                                  Online (preferred):
                                  Online (preferred) Payment can be made online at FDNY Business (credit, debit or e-check accepted)


                                  US Mail (check must contain FDNY Business Record ID):
                                  NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
                                  Bureau of Fire Prevention
                                  9 MetroTech Center, Attn: Cashier’s Unit (1st Floor)
                                  Brooklyn, NY 11201
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