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To access the COA application portal for the first time and create an account: From the FDNY Business “All Certifications” page, follow “Get Certificates of Approval” > “FDNY Business” link (note: hyperlinks on this page are in red).

In New York City, fire alarm systems must comply with Chapter 9 of the fire code and Chapter 9 of the building code in addition to NFPA 72. Section BC 907 of the NYC building code requires that documents for fire alarm systems must be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department before the system is installed.

A full test of the fire alarm system should be carried out every 6 months. The test should be carried out by a competent person (Electrician or fire alarm engineer). The fire alarm test should be carried out in ance with BS5839 part 1 section 6.

Upon inspection by the FDNY, an A106 form will be issued (see sample below). It is this form, in New York City, that may be requested by your authorizer to verify that the charter school has met all fire inspection requirements.

At any FDNY Fire Alarm System inspection and testing, an S-97 or S-98 Certificate of Fitness holder must be present. The holder must make an entry in the premises logbook, including the holder's name, Certificate of Fitness number, employer, as well as record the purpose of the visit and its official outcome.

An initial fire inspection may be requested from the FDNY by calling the Public Buildings Unit at 718-999-2411 or you may request an inspection online by emailing pbu_inspection@fdny.nyc.gov (link sends e-mail). Upon inspection by the FDNY, an A106 form will be issued (see sample below).

ing to a fire alarm maintenance checklist, the following components must undergo inspection and testing: Control panels. Devices and detectors. Manual call points. Break-glass call points. Voice alarms. Batteries. Emergency communication equipment.