Hazardous Chemicals Inspection
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The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) inspects for the proper storage of hazardous chemicals in New York City. These checks help keep people and buildings safe from fires caused by these chemicals.
Laboratory Unit inspections
The Laboratory Unit inspects places that use or store hazardous chemicals. You usually need a permit from the Fire Department to store or use these chemicals. Some chemicals require special inspections, permits or a Certificate of Fitness.
For more information:
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Call the Lab Unit or the District Office.
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Find their contact details in the Hazardous Chemical and Compressed Gas Regulations and Inspections fact sheet.
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If your business needs an inspection, you will have to pay a fee.
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The amount of chemicals you store may decide if you need a permit.
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Additional Resources
FDNY Business Support Team
Questions about the New York City Fire Code, call 311 and ask for the FDNY Customer Service Center or send an email to FDNY.BusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov.