Refrigerating System Permit

Permit Description

A permit must be obtained from the Fire Department (FDNY) to maintain or operate a refrigerating system that:

• Uses a group A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, or B3 refrigerant; or
• Is mounted on or suspended from a roof or a ceiling; or

• Is mounted on the floor and has a compressor which is 5 horse power or more.

Cost of Permit

• $105.00 per compressor

Permit Length

• A FDNY Inspector will visit the premises annually and perform an inspection prior to permit expiration

Application Requirements

• Equipment Use Permit, other approved documentation, issued by the Department of Buildings for systems mounted on or suspended from a roof or a ceiling. To verify if your system requires an Equipment Use Permit, contact the Department of Buildings via 311 or through the Department of Buildings website.   

• If the refrigerating or air conditioning equipment for systems using Group A1 refrigerant with a compressor with 50 HP or more; use 200 lbs or more of A2,A3,B1-B3 refrigerant; or a non-automatic system using 50 lbs or more of A2,A3,B1,B2-B3, a Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer is required. 

• Certificate of Qualification 
    

• Official business documentation, such as Tax ID, liability insurance, etc.

Additional Information

Get the Following Fire Code Chapter

• Chapter 606 (PDF)

For More Information:

• Email Fire Prevention District Office Headquarters at: DistrictOfficeHeadquarters@fdny.nyc.gov or call (718) 403-4001 or 4003.

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