Operating & Renewing
Operating Requirements
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Project Authorization is FDNY approval to commence the work specified by the approved of the submitted design and installation application.
Applicants must request a Project Authorization after approval of the following plan types: Fire Alarm Plan, Rangehood Plan, Engineering- Non-water Fire Suppression plan and Auxiliary Radio Communication System Application. Project Authorizations are required for these plan types prior to construction and scheduling inspection. All other proposed jobs are permitted by DOB.
Who can file: Any authorized agent can file: Owner, contractor, licensed professional etc. To submit a Project Authorization Request or renewal, select the Project Authorization Request option from Design and Installation Application on FDNY Business.
Project Authorization request must be submitted for all approved applications previously filed on FDNY Business. Project Authorizations will no longer be granted until you file the request online. Note: This does not apply to applications that were not previously filed online on FDNY Business.
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Inspection: After receiving the Project Authorization and completion of installation, an appointment must be made with the FDNY’S Rangehood Inspection Unit to inspect the installed equipment. It is the Licensed Master Fire Suppression Contractor (LMFSC)’s responsibility to schedule the appointment and to attend the inspection with printed copies of all necessary and approved documentation.