1. You must be at least 18 years of age.
2. You must have a reasonable understanding of English.
3. You must bring a letter of recommendation from your present or future employer
   
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   Click here for Self Employment Letter (PDF format - 7 KB)
   
   The letter must be on your present or future employer's letterhead and must contain the following information:

• Full name of applicant.
• Applicant's experience for the Certificate of Fitness that he/she is applying for.
• Address of the building where certificate is to be used (if premise related).
• Information relative to habits, character and physical condition of applicant.

If self-employed; bring in a notarized written statement containing the information in letters "a" through "d" above.

• In limited cases, original tests are permitted without letters of recommendation and is only intended for job seeking purposes. However, a letter from an employer will be required before any certificate is issued. Call (718) 999-1986 for specific information.
• If applying for a standpipe or sprinkler system certificate for a specific location, you must bring in a sketch or plan of the system for which the certificate will apply.
• If applying for certificate for blaster, you must bring in evidence of experience in handling high explosives.
• For further information call (718) 999-1988.
• You must provide 2 pieces of identification bearing a photograph issued from a governmental agency – Driver’s License, Passport or other acceptable proof.