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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.
- Get New York City Fire Code Guide (PDF) (Published 04/28/21)
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The Fire Department has rescinded its March 2020 Notice suspending enforcement of fire and non-fire emergency drills required by New York City Fire Code Section FC401.7 and Fire Department Rule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.
- Enforcement of Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drills (PDF) (updated March 28, 2023)
- Emergency Tents and Other Temporary Medical Facilities-COVID-19 (PDF)
- Fleet Fueling Coronavirus Emergency Guideline (PDF)
- Storage, Handling and Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs (PDF)
- Modification of Fire Sprinkler Requirement For Dry Cleaning Establishments Replacing Percholorethylene Equipment (PDF)
- FLS Directors in Low-Occupancy Office Buildings During Regular Business Hours (PDF)
- Use of Acrylic Materials (Plexiglas) for COVID-19 Prevention (PDF)
NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide, Building Information Form, Fire Safety Notices, Checklist, Close the Door Notice, Annual Bulletins and Fire Safety Tips
The Fire Safety Guide required to be distributed to apartment building residents and staff by Fire Department rule 3 RCNY 401-06 was superseded in 2018 by the NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide. The Guide (updated for 2021), Building Information Form, Fire Safety Notices, Individual Emergency Preparedness/Evacuation Planning Checklist, Close the Door Notice, Annual Bulletins (including the new 2022-2023 bulletin), and Annual Fire Safety Tips are posted below in a PDF format suitable for distribution and posting:
- 2021 NYC Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide with Cover (PDF)
- Building Information Form (PDF)
This form is in a fillable PDF format that can be completed on-line and printed - FEP/Fire Safety Notice - Non-Combustible Construction (PDF)
- FEP/Fire Safety Notice - Combustible Construction (PDF)
- Individual Emergency Preparedness/Evacuation Planning Checklist (PDF)
This form is in a fillable PDF format that can be completed on-line and printed - Close the Door Notice (PDF) (two options: white on red/red on white)
- 2022-2023 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Annual Bulletin (PDF)
- 2020-2021 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Annual Bulletin (PDF)
- Notice of Publication (9/16/20) (with distribution guidance)
- 2019-2020 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Annual Bulletin (PDF)
- 2020 Top 7 Fire Safety Tips (PDF)
- 2019 Top 7 Fire Safety Tips (PDF)
Additional formats:
The large print edition and translations of the New York City Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide are in the process of being updated to the 2021 edition.
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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