Two new rules have been promulgated affecting requirements for Carbon Monoxide detectors in Commercial Occupancies and Alternative Fire Suppression Systems. Please see that ached rules below:
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is holding 2 information seminars to cover changes to Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Fire Suppression Systems.
These are taking place at FDNY Headquarters on May 13th and May 20th
See flyer for additional details FDNY Information Seminar 050219-5
The FDNY has established new rules for marking apartment doors in multilevel apartments. Se presentation on “Links” page available to members only
In accordance with Section 1043 of the New York City Charter, Notice of Adoption of new Fire Department Rule 3RCNY Section 115-02 and Amendments to Fire Department Rule 3RCNY Section 115-01. The adopted new rule can be viewed on the FSDA website website in the “Links” section available only to members.
January 8, 2018
The FDNY has provided this course required for all EAP Directors to convert their C of F to that of Fire and Life Safety Director. See presentation below.
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/flsd-curriculum-public-seminar-118.pdf
The FDNY is hosting a seminar for the new Fire & Life Safety Director position, see information on their webpage below.
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/news/fa0618/fdny-hosting-public-seminar-fire-life-safety-directors#/0
Updated information for F-89 Certificate of Fitness
The FDNY Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group has issued an Industry Notice regarding “New Conditional Acceptance for TCO Purposes and/or On-Site Scheduling. See attached
FS EAP Industry Notice Cond Accept for On-Site 01_18
FDNY has issued an Industry Notice regarding renewal of Certificates of Fitness F-85 and Q-85. See attached
The FDNY has provided informational guides for business on a number of topics. Members may access these on the “Links” page.
January 10, 2017
At the annual FSDA/SFPE Associations meeting with FDNY, the Associations make a joint donation of $2000.00 to the Fire Museum to help with the new creation of a public education room.
(L to R): FDNY/DAC Mike Gala, FDNY/AC Roger Sakowich, FDNY Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, FSDA President Gina Bertucelli, SFPE President Robert Accosta and FDNY Fire Museum Associate Alyssa Borger
At March’s Association meeting a question came up about an ‘active shooter’ incident. To assist our membership, the following has been posted “NYPD – Active Shooter Recommendations and Analysis for Risk Mitigation”
Active-Shooter-NYPD-2012-Edition1 pdf
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Preparedness
http://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
With the implementation of the B-29 C of F, EAPs will required reporting on UPS Battery Systems. For full details, see the attached Industry Notice dated 12/3/2015