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Adding Chemicals to Water Supply - Permit

Before you submit your application

Before you begin the application process, it is recommended that you contact the NYC Health Department, Office of Public Health Engineering to receive guidance on how to submit your supplemental documents and plans.

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
Office of Public Health Engineering/Building Water Supply
42-09 28th Street
CN-56
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 310-2850
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/healthpermits
Review the Adding Chemicals to a Building's Water Supply Permit Instructions for individual requirements and documentation required to apply for this permit.
APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING CHEMICALS TO A BUILDING'S WATER SUPPLY PERMIT (PDF)
All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

You can review and pay outstanding violations at 66 John St, 10th floor, New York, N.Y. 10038 or by going to nyc.gov/citypay and selecting option #6.

Fines may also be paid in person at the DCA Citywide Licensing Center or Online.
PAY OUTSTANDING FINES ONLINE

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
This permit can be obtained only by a person who has proof of a degree in which chemistry, chemical engineering, or sanitary engineering was the major subject from a college or university approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.
The applicant must have proof of at least five years experience in the chemistry of water or in closely related work.
A corporation or partnership in which one of the officers or partners has the qualification required above must supervise all operations involving the addition of chemicals to water on a full-time basis.
Permittee must comply with all requirements outlined in Section 141.011 of the NYC Health Code about the equipment used and the chemicals allowed, including sampling requirements. To view the Health Code, go to www.nyc.gov/healthcode and select Article 141.
Permittee shall maintain or retain the services of a State certified laboratory equipped to analyze drinking water, in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Prior to placing the system in operation, the permittee shall confirm that the drinking water supply, after being chemically treated, complies with Subpart 5-1 of the State Sanitary Code. Records of such analysis must be kept on file by the permittee for at least 5 years.
Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number.

The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the certificate holder.
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List of Permit Fees.
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List of payment methods accepted when applying online or in person.
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Apply Online
Apply in Person

Steps to apply online:

1.

Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.
2.

Make individual electronic versions of each supporting document for uploading to the system.
3.

Create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.
4.

Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. Applicants will be requested to upload copies of required documents. Please upload each supporting document individually.
5.

Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.

Apply Online

Steps to apply in person:

1.

Gather all documents required to apply for this permit.
2.

Complete and sign the permit application.
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT (PDF) (PDF)
3.

Bring all completed forms and required documentation to the DCA Citywide Licensing Center, located at the address below.

Applications are not accepted by mail.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004

Disclaimer

The City has tried to provide you with correct information on this website. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, errors are still possible. The information provided is not legal advice. You may need additional information to meet the legal requirements for starting or operating your business.

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