Information About Fire Alarms

If you have a Certificate of Fitness (C of F) for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems, you need to be at any building where a fire alarm system is installed.

All alarm monitoring companies that report fire alarms to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) must work from an FDNY-approved central station. You must report all new alarm connections and changes to existing fire alarm systems to the FDNY.

• Owners must inspect, test and maintain the fire alarm system. They should follow the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72/2002 National Alarm Fire and Signaling Code.
• Keep records of all checks and maintenance for at least three years.
• These records should be ready at all times for Fire Department workers.
• You can get paper copies of the application and study materials at the FDNY. You might be able to take the test orally.

Address for application and study materials

Fire Alarm Unit
9 Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201