Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Sanitary Landfill Methane Recovery Facilities (L-19)

The City Fire Department offers a Certificate of Fitness to supervise sanitary landfill methane recovery facilities:

• This certificate is needed to recover methane gas from landfill sites.
• This certificate is only valid for the specific location and the person to whom it is issued.

• Pass the written exam: You must pass a written exam to get this certificate. You must review the L-19 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF)

• Apply in person: You must apply in person and bring these documents:

  • A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF)
  • A letter of employment. You can use a Sample Employer Recommendation Letter (PDF) or a Sample Self-Employment Letter (PDF)
  • Two forms of ID. One must be a government-issued photo ID, like a driver's license or a passport

In-person applications:

• If you pass the exam: You will get your certificate right away.
• If you do not pass the exam: You will get a report that says you did not pass. To take the exam again, you need to submit a new application and pay the fee.

• The New York City (NYC) Fire Code changes often: You must read and know the latest Study Materials

• You need to renew this certificate every three years:

  • The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will send you a Renewal Notice 90 days before your certificate expires

  • This letter will have your certificate number, expiration date and the renewal fee

  • You must renew your certificate within 364 days of the expiration date. If your certificate is more than one year past its expiration date, you will need to apply again

  • FDNY may ask you to take a re-exam when you renew

  • No certificate will be renewed without the required form or a retake of the exam

• To change your mailing address, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

  • A letter requesting the change of mailing address
  • A copy of your certificate with the old address
  • A personal check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the New York City Fire Department

• To change your work location, submit the following in person or by mail to NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

  • A letter from your current employer on company letterhead confirming your employment and your new work location. If you are self-employed, include a letter requesting a change to your work location
  • A copy of your certificate with the old address
  • A personal check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York"

• To request a replacement certificate, submit the following in person or by mail to the NYC Fire Department (FDNY), Cashier's Unit, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201:

  • A government-issued photo ID (like a driver's license or a passport). The name on the ID must match the name on the certificate
  • Your Social Security number (SSN)
  • Your mailing address
  • A personal check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the "Fire Department City of New York"

• Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.
• Pay the $25 application fee online by credit card, debit card, or E-Check.
• A convenience fee applies to credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable.
• City employees may request a fee exemption by uploading a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their City agency on official letterhead confirming that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.
• If you are an individual, you can only submit your own application.
• If you are submitting applications on behalf of a company's employees, you must be authorized by the company to act as a Designated Coordinator, and the company must be approved by FDNY. To request approval, email pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov.