Gas Authorization for Restaurants

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Work involving the alteration, rearrangement, relocation, or permanent removal of any piping for commercial cooking equipment, and Ansul fire suppression system valves, must be installed by a Licensed Master Plumber. Range-hood (Ansul) systems must be installed by a Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, who must also schedule to test the system in the presence of the FDNY inspector.

A utility company can only lawfully provide commercial customers with gas services after successful FDNY inspections of Ansul systems and Department of Buildings (DOB) inspections of installed gas-fueled cooking equipment. It is highly recommended that business owners work with their contractors to ensure that utility services needed to operate their kitchen equipment are available prior to their anticipated opening date.

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FDNY inspects and regulates the installation of required range hoods for restaurants, cafeterias and other commercial cooking establishments. Installation of range hoods and other required fire supression/ventilation equipment must be done by a licensed professional.

FDNY regulations require a certain number, type, and placement of portable fire extinguishers in your place of business, depending on the building, business type, and other factors.

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To determine which laws apply to your proposed construction, check with a New York State licensed professional. Most major construction and alteration work requires the services of a registered architect or licensed engineer.
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A commercial kitchen owner must hire a number of licensed professionals to install gas pipes, restaurant cooking equipment and fire suppression systems. The first step in the process of getting gas service activated is to hire a registered architect or licensed engineer to submit complete plans for the system installation.
Once plans have been approved, a licensed Master Plumber and licensed Fire Suppression Piping Contractor must be hired to install the gas piping, equipment, and Ansul system so that FDNY can inspect it. Note: Pizza ovens do not require an Ansul system. FDNY will also inspect the required portable fire extinguishers at this time.
Upon successful FDNY inspection, a letter from the Fire Department (FDNY) must be given to the DOB, certifying that each Ansul valve installed has passed all required inspections.
Upon receipt of this letter, the business owner's Master Plumber must call the DOB for an inspection. All gas cooking equipment must be fully installed and inspected by the DOB Plumbing Unit before the DOB will authorize a utility company to provide gas supply services.
Upon successful inspection by the DOB, and receipt of FDNY Ansul valve approval letters, the Gas Authorization is approved via an online system that gas-supplying utility companies can access to confirm compliance.
Gas authorization does not automatically begin gas services. The business owner or their authorized representative must still contact the utility service to arrange to set the gas meter, create a service account, and coordinate the service start date.
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Plumbing Work: The Guide to Successful Plumbing Inspections

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Manhattan Plumbing
280 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York
NY
10007
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
Gas Authorization for Restaurants
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Queens Borough Office
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens
NY
11424
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 286-7620
Gas Authorization for Restaurants
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Brooklyn Borough Office
210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor
Brooklyn
NY
11201
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 802-3675
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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Bronx Borough Office
1932 Arthur Ave, 5th Floor
Bronx
NY
10457
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 960-4710
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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Staten Island Borough Office
10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
Staten Island
NY
10301
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 420-5400
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