Do you need an FDNY Project Authorization Letter?

Hi ACE professional,

At our Burnham NYC office, we've been tracking the evolution of the new FDNY Project Authorization requirements. Our team has added it to our basic services for every project and we are ready to get it done for you. 

Prior to 2021, the fire department would grant approval and stamp your plans. The NYC Department of Buildings would handle the permitting process and the FDNY would accept an application and issue a Letter of Acceptance.

However, in 2021, new processes went into effect where the FDNY now requires official authorization for any project needing requests for Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems and Fire Alarm Applications. Enforcement of this new requirement went into full swing at the end of 2022.

We are finding that fire alarm vendors may still not be consistently including this as part of their scope of work. If you have a fire alarm inspection and you do not have this letter, your project will be delayed until it is issued. And that will burn you.

Why Burnham NYC?

Burnham is the premier specialist in permit expediting for New York City and has been operating in the Big Apple for over 25 years. Burnham archives and tracks all your documents in our secure, state-of-the art database which completely aligns with the New York City Department of Building’s brand new online portal.

Our highly skilled permit expediters have expertise in all phases of the permit process, and the same project manager works with you throughout the entire life of the project. In addition to assisting with all aspects of building permits, we can help with licenses and permits such as solar permits, places of assembly, after-hours variances, contractor licensing, landmark approvals, sidewalk café permits, and Department of Transportation approvals.

Burnham’s building code compliance consultants can undertake a full review of your plans to assure they conform with the New York City Construction Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, state and municipal accessibility requirements, the New York City Energy Conservation Code, and other relevant codes.

Burnham Nationwide, New York 

212-577-2541

newyork@burnhamnationwide.com

86 Chambers St #203, New York, 10007

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