Information About Sprinklers

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All buildings that currently have sprinklers or will have a sprinkler system installed must maintain their sprinkler systems in accordance to New York City Fire Department regulations.

Property owners that have installed fire suppression systems in coordination with an alarm company must make sure that the alarm company is operating an FDNY approved central station. Additionally, all fire suppression systems must be inspected in accordance to NFPA 25/2002 National Fire Alarm Code standards for the specific system in use by a person holding a Certificate of Fitness for City Wide Sprinkler Systems (S-12). All personnel inspecting or maintaining a buildings fire suppression system must hold a Certificate of Fitness for City Wide Sprinkler Systems (S-12).

Owners are responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system and alterations or additions in accordance with NFPA 72/2002 National Alarm Fire and Signaling Code
Records of all inspections and maintenance must be kept on premise for a minimum of three years.
These records must be kept available at all times for Fire Department personnel.
Paper copies of application and study materials are also available at the address below. It may be possible to take this exam orally.
NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Sprinkler and Standpipe Unit
9 Metro Tech Center, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn
NY
11202
cendagl@fdny.nyc.gov
http://www.nyc.gov/fdny
Fire Alarm and Suppression System Installation