Information About Sprinklers

All buildings with sprinklers must follow New York City Fire Department (FDNY) regulations. This includes buildings that will have a sprinkler system installed.

Property owners with fire suppression systems must:

• Work with an alarm company approved by the FDNY.
• Ensure all fire suppression systems are checked according to NFPA 25/2002 National Fire Alarm Code standards.
• Have a Certificate of Fitness for City Wide Sprinkler Systems (S-12) for the person checking the system.
• Ensure anyone who inspects or maintains the system also has this certificate.

• Owners must inspect, test and maintain the fire alarm system.
• Follow the NFPA 72/2002 National Alarm Fire and Signaling Code for any changes.
• Keep records of all inspections and maintenance for at least three years.
• These records should be available for Fire Department workers at all times.
• You can get paper copies of application and study materials at the FDNY.
• It may be possible to take the exam orally instead of in writing.

Address for paper copies

You can get paper copies of application and study materials at this address:

Sprinkler and Standpipe Division
9 Metro Tech Center, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11202