Automotive Liquid Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility Permit

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General information

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Agency: Fire Department (CITY) Description: A permit is required from the Fire Department (FDNY) to maintain or operate a facility that dispenses liquid motor fuel for automobiles.

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Prerequisites

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1.  Certificate of Occupancy for High-Hazard Group H-2 or Department of Building Letter of No Objection allowing the activity described above 2.  Proof of general liability insurance 3.  If constructing a new facility or renovating an existing facility, the design and installation documents signed and sealed by a New York State Registered Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer must be approved by the Fire Department prior to commencing work on the facility. The design and installation documents must show compliance with the United State Environmental Protection Agency regulation 40 CFR Part 280 and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulation 6 NYCRR Parts 612, 613 and 614, as described in the links above. Applicants requesting a permit to take over an existing Fire Department approved Liquid Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility may not have to file design and installation documents. 4.  Certificate of Fitness to Handle Motor Fuel W-14

Process Steps

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Steps to Apply Online: No online process available   Steps to Apply Offline: 1.  If constructing a new facility or renovating an existing facility, the applicant must file design and installation documents, signed and sealed by a New York State registered architect or licensed professional engineer, with the Department of Buildings. A job number should be obtained at the time the documents are filed. 2.  After the design and installation documents have been filed with the Department of Buildings, submit a copy of the design and installation documents, signed and sealed by a New York State registered architect or licensed professional engineer along with a copy of the Department of Buildings’ Plan / Work Application (PW1) with the job number to the Fire Department Technology Management Unit, in person or via mail. 3.  Once the design and installation documents have been accepted by the Fire Department, the applicant may commence construction using a Fire Department licensed Motor Fuel Installer. A list of licensed Motor Fuel Installers is available at the link above. 4.  Fire Department inspections are required at various phases of the construction or renovation, from excavation to completion of construction. These inspections should be arranged by the licensed Motor Fuel Installer. At the time of the inspection, the documents listed in the Prerequisites section above will be reviewed and verified by the Fire Department inspector. 5.  Applicants requesting a permit to take over an existing Liquid Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility that will not require new installation or alteration of devices, equipment and systems previously approved by the Fire Department, must contact the Fire Department District Office Headquarters, using the contact information below, to arrange for an inspection of the facility. 6.  The premises must pass the final Fire Department safety inspection to qualify for the permit. 7.  Upon completion of the safety inspection, a bill will be mailed to the applicant. 8.  Upon successful completion of the safety inspection and payment of the bill a permit will be mailed to the applicant.

Fees, Tax Rates, and Payment Information

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	Fees:
	Inspection fee: $210 per hour Yearly Storage of Motor Fuel fee: $105

	Payment Types Accepted:
	Check (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department) Personal Check (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department) Certified Check (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department) Bank Check (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department) Cashier's Check (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department) Money Order (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department) Company Check (Made payable to the New York City Fire Department)

Contact Information

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FDNY : Motor Fuel Safety Unit 9 Metro Tech Center, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 Fax: 718-999-0098 For further assistance please call 311 and ask for: Fire Prevention Motor Fuel Safety Unit Website: http://www.nyc.gov/fdny

Disclaimer

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This page provides general information only. The information does not address all relevant regulatory requirements of City, State or Federal Agencies, nor does it address requirements with which the business must comply on an ongoing basis. It is the business owner's responsibility to meet all City, State and Federal requirements. Failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations may result in fines or in the suspension and/or revocation of licenses or permits, or other penalties as allowed by law. Please note that this information is not legal advice; you can only obtain legal advice from a lawyer. For more information or assistance, please contact the issuing Agency, using the contact information above, or call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK if outside of New York City).