ANSUL FILING FDNY
FDNY Ansul Filing For NYC Restaurant Kitchens is no slam dunk to put it mildly. Besides the fact that in July of 2024, New York City started requiring suppression systems contractors (and the companies they work for) to be manufacturer certified, these same techs and companies had to demonstrate such from each individual manufacturer be it Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, Range Guard or Buckeye. Thus, completing your FDNY Ansul filing for restaurant kitchens is a complex matter.
Ansul fire suppression systems are non-water systems that often operate automatically when you or your staff aren’t present. You must document and file their operability with the New York City Fire Department. People first used the Ansul system, short for Anhydrous Sulfur Dioxide, as a preservative and refrigerant before they recognized it as an effective fire suppression agent.. Regularly review, inspect, and test your Ansul system to ensure it’s approved for use in your commercial kitchen. Filing for this system is one of the most complex procedures a restaurateur must navigate for clearance. A specialized fire protection services company is required to handle this process correctly.
The Filing Process
The process for these systems involves two distinct filings: one with the Department of Buildings (DOB) and the other with the Fire Department of the City of New York. Both agencies charge fees to review your applications.
First, you need to submit a suppression filing, which the fire suppression industry refers to as the mechanical portion. Next, you must file a separate application for the fire alarm, which is the electrical portion.
To see a terrific short video on how we prepare our commercial kitchen operators, using Ansul (or other fire suppression systems) to pass their inspections visit our YouTube channel.
Start the process by submitting the Alt-2 application, Alteration Type II, to the Department of Buildings. The Department of Buildings will issue job numbers. With these numbers, you can begin the submission process with the Fire Department. A certified and registered design professional must sign the “Application for Plan Examination/Document Review (TM-1)” forms. Forward these forms to the appropriate FDNY departments.
In the two-step Fire Suppression (FP) Filing process, the mechanical portion includes the fire suppression application and stamped plans. These plans must include hydraulic calculations and any other supporting information. After the FDNY reviews and approves these documents, you will receive an official letter of approval and the approved plans.
Selecting The Right Company
If you don’t choose the best fire protection services company to manage the process, you might receive a Letter of Objection. This letter will include instructions for corrective actions, detailing the required changes and any missing or inaccurate information.
If you need a quote on your FDNY Ansul filing for restaurant kitchens, you can GET A CUSTOM QUOTE HERE. Don’t forget to check out our YOUTUBE CHANNEL for lots of short informative videos that every NYC restaurant owner should see.
Whether your restaurant is in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island, call Master Fire Prevention at (917) 580-6330 for Ansul Filing FDNY.
