Certificate of Approval

The Fire Code requires that the manufacturer of any article, equipment or device installed in any facility or used in connection with any material or operation needs a Certificate of Approval for the design, installation, operation and or maintenance of the article, equipment or device.

To learn more about Certificates of Approval you can read Section FC 112 (PDF) of the Fire Code.

To obtain a Certificate of Approval an application will need to be filed online with FDNY Business.

An application will need to be filled out to obtain a Certificate of Approval

Certificate of Approval Cost

Approved Certifications

For reference, the Fire Department publishes lists of products produced by manufacturers who have obtained a Certificate of Approval as required by Fire Code.

• Get List of Approved Fire Alarm Control Panels (PDF) (Published February 2020)
• Get List of Approved Fire Escape Window Gates (PDF) (Published July 2022)
• Get List of Approved Pre-manufactured Spray Rooms and Pre-manufactured Spray Booths (PDF) (Published December 2021)
• Get List of Approved Flame-resistant Chemicals (PDF) (Published December 2021)
• Approved COA List (PDF)
• Get List of Approved Energy Storage Systems (PDF) (Published November 2023)
• Get List of Approved Grease Filters (PDF) (Published July 2022)
• Get List of Approved PCUs and Air Cleaners (PDF) (Published July 2022)
• Get List of Approved Prefabricated Hoods and Prefabricated Ventless-Ductless Hoods (PDF) (Published July 2022)
• Get List of Approved Pre-engineered Fire Extinguishing Systems (PDF) (Published July 2022)

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