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Request or Cancel an Inspection
Effective 9/7/2021 you must now request all Inspections / Building System Tests, and all cancellations for scheduled Inspections / Tests online on FDNY Business. See instructions below to get started.
Access FDNY Business
FDNY Business requires a user account on NYC.gov (NYC.ID).
Getting Started
Learn how to start using FDNY Business:
- Request Tests / Inspections and Cancellations (PDF)
- Anonymously View and Download a Permit or Letter of Approval (PDF)
- Document and Applicant Requirements by Inspection Type (PDF)
Inspection Forms
Request a Fire Alarm Inspection, Re-Inspection, Remote Video Inspection or Cancellation:
- Tips for Successful Approval of a Fire Alarm System in NYC (PDF)
- Fire Alarm Inspection B-45 (PDF)
- Fire Alarm Inspection B-45 Instructions (PDF)
- Form A-433 Electrician’s Sign-off (PDF)
Effective 09/14/2020 we have consolidated Fire Alarm forms B-45, B-45B and B-45M used to:
- Schedule an Initial Inspection and/or Continuation of an Inspection
- Request an Overtime Inspection
- Request a Remote Video Inspection (as of 12/1/2020)
- Cancel an Inspection
Fire Alarm Inspection requests will no longer be accepted on previous versions of the form. Initial Inspection requests must be completed in-person. See instructions in B-45 for filing details.
Request a Remote Video Inspection (RVI) – re-inspections only
Effective 12/1/2020, Remote Video Inspections (RVI) will be available for the re-inspection of previously issued Notices of Defects in accordance with the Fire Alarm Inspection Unit Bulletin # 11-20-2020. RVI allows inspections to occur using digital video technology, without the need for the inspector to physically be present during the inspection.
- FAIU Inspection Unit Bulletin # 11-20-2020 Remote Video Inspections (PDF)
- FAIU Inspection Unit Bulletin # 3-1-2021 RVI-PT Letter of No Objection (PDF)
- RVI Consent Form FA-25 (PDF)
How to Perform A Remote Video Inspection
Submit Certification of Corrected Defects
Effective 12/1/2020, Licensed Professionals (S-89 and S-99 COF Holders) can certify the correction of defects listed on the Notice of Defects without a reinspection.
See 3RCNY §104-04 and Form FA-26 for details and submission instructions:
- Certification of Corrected Defects Form FA-26 (PDF)
- Scope of Certification of Fire Alarm System Sequence of Operation FAQ (PDF)
Submit Documentation to Cure Notices of Defects
Effective 4/12/2021, COF Holders S-88, S-99, R-01, R-02 can email documentation to satisfy Notices of Defects when only paperwork is needed.
- Form FA-27 (PDF)
- FA-27 Instructions (PDF)
Looking to Schedule an On-Site Test?
The FDNY conducts on-site tests to ensure compliance of the New York City Fire Code and Fire Department Rules.