FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

The following form and and applications can be mailed or dropped off in person to:

Yonkers Fire Department - Fire Prevention Division

470 Nepperhan Ave, Second Floor.

• Request for Inspection - READ ALL DIRECTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED. Use this form to request inspection for permit related inspections, Change of Tenant, Mobile Food Vehicles, tank work, etc.  Fire protection system maintenance records may be required to close some permits and obtain operating permits. Refer to "Notice to Owners and Operators" in the section below.

• Incident or Record Search - Request copies of Fire Department records and incident information. The link will re-direct to the FOIL request page through Yonkers Corporation Counsel. Select Fire Department in the drop down menu. Request information should be as specific as possible.

• Violation Request - Property record search for recent violations. The subject may also be inspected.

• Temporary Fuel Storage and Heat Application - For new applicants and renewals. (Fillable)

• Tank and Pump Installers License Application (New and Renewal)

• FIRE ESCAPE Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance Report - Required every 5 years as per IFC 1104.16.5.1.

MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES

As implemented by the 2020 New York State Fire Code, Mobile Food Vehicles that feature cooking operations that produce smoke and grease laden vapors are subject to Fire Code equipment and maintenance standards, Fire Department inspection, and require an Operating Permit. Click the link below to obtain information on requirements and utilize the above "Request for Inspection" form to schedule inspection for an Operating License.

Mobile Food Vehicle Information

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

All code required work and systems shall be performed under a valid permit. Consult with a design professional and licensed contractor for your project needs.

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS - Many plan submissions are denied due to vague information. Some of the items often missed are in the following list:

-Update notes to include the current NYS Code standard

-Include Alteration Level and provide a full code analysis. The following is an example of a more complete submission. Click to enlarge.

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- Include manufacturer cut sheets on materials when needed for verification of specs. (Ex: To show product fire ratings, kitchen suppression systems, fire alarm devices, sprinkler heads and control valves, etc.)

- Provide firestop details including that apply to your project for membrane and through penetrations. Include manufacturer specific product and UL detail. Comparable alternative to be approved prior to installation.

Examples: Typical wiring and piping through penetrations, 4" and larger plastic pipe, medium to large voids accommodating various materials, combustible concealed spaces, electrical boxes in opposing wall sides, etc.

- Cleary define existing conditions, provide demo information, and show details pertaining to new work proposed (wall details, framing details, etc.) in addition to the aforementioned code analysis.

We follow NYS code so please verify all requirements for submissions. Below are more specific work types and their respective basic requirements, but always refer to code requirements for submissions.

• Tent Permit Requirements

• Fire Alarm Plan Review Requirements

• Photovoltaic Solar Installation

INSTALLER REQUIRED NFPA RECORDS OF COMPLETION

• Sprinkler Contractor Materials and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping (NFPA 13)

• Fire Alarm System Record of Completion (NFPA 72)

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS/OPERATORS 

It is YOUR responsibility to maintain your building in accordance with all code requirements. Consultation with a qualified and reputable design professional, contractor, servicing contractor, etc. will help you achieve this goal. Ignorance of the requirements is not acceptable.

Visit the Yonkers fire Department "Owner/Operators" section and other pages of the YFD website for further information.

ALERT! 

**Removal of occupant use fire hoses is not allowed without prior approval from the Yonkers Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division. A design professional must provide code analysis showing compliance if hoses were to be removed. Upon review the Yonkers Fire Prevention Division will respond and if approved, removal can be performed. Until approval is obtained, systems must be maintained as designed.**

MAINTENANCE 

Yonkers Fire Prevention

Attn: Maintenance Records Reporting

470 Nepperhan Ave (2nd floor)

Yonkers, NY 10701

Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards as per FCNYS

Portable Fire Extinguishers - NFPA 10

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems - NFPA 12

Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems - NFPA 12A

Dry-chemical Extinguishing Systems - NFPA 17

Wet-chemical Extinguishing Systems - NFPA 17A

Private Service Tanks - NFPA 24

Water Tanks - NFPA 25

Water-based Fire Protection Systems - NFPA 25

Fire Alarm Systems - NFPA 72

Commercial Kitchen Hoods - NFPA 96

Water-mist Systems - NFPA 750

Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems - NFPA 2001

• Private Hydrants and Water Main Requirements

• To download a copy of the Ordinance Relating to Emergency Planning & Preparedness Plans for Shelters within the City of Yonkers or the corresponding Rules and Forms, please see below:

  • GO NO 11-2017

  • Rules for Implementation of Emergency  Planning & Preparedness Plans for Shelters for COY

  • Exhibit A -- Emergency Preparedness Plan Template

  • Exhibit B -- Emergency Preparedness Plan  Log Book

For more information or assistance, please call Fire Prevention at 914.377-7525. Our fax number is 914-377-7566.