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New York City Fire Code Guide

To promote public safety and code compliance, the Code Development Unit has issued and periodically updates the New York City Fire Code Guide. The Fire Code Guide provides guidance, including explanations, interpretations and interim guidelines, in the form of responses to Frequently Asked Questions.

FDNY Fire Code Guidance Documents

From time to time, the Code Development Unit issues detailed guidance documents with respect to Fire Code compliance obligations, typically to address urgent public safety matters. This includes guidance with respect to temporary COVID-related facilities and other COVID-related operations, and building operation and maintenance during the COVID emergency.

The Fire Department has rescinded its March 2020 Notice suspending enforcement of fire and non-fire emergency drills required by New York City Fire Code Section FC401.7 and Fire Department Rule 3 RCNY §401-07. Effective May 1, 2023, the Fire Department will resume its enforcement of fire and non-fire emergency (EAP) drills.

NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide, Building Information Form, Fire Safety Notices, Checklist, Close the Door Notice, Annual Bulletins and Fire Safety Tips

The materials in this section are available in PDF format suitable for distribution and posting.

The 2024 NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide is now available in English. The large print edition and translations of the 2024 New York City Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide will be available in December 2024. The 2024 NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide, including a building information section completed by the owner, must be distributed to apartment building residents and staff as required by Fire Department rule 3 RCNY 401-06. The deadline for distribution of the guide is extended to March 28, 2025. Questions may be sent to FDNYBusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov.

Additional formats:

The NYC Apartment Building Fire Emergency Preparedness Guide and Fire Safety Notices in other languages.

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries have increased dramatically in New York City with deadly consequences. These rechargeable batteries are found in electric bikes and scooters, cars, laptops, tablets, phones and common household devices. Lithium-ion battery fires have caused deaths, serious injuries and devastating damage to property around the city.

FDNY Fire Prevention Bulletins

Fire Prevention Bulletins are issued by Bureau of Fire Prevention units to clarify the requirements for design and installation document applications; inspections, witnessed tests and related filing requirements; other Fire Code-related materials.


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