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Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Principal (S-97)

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Before you submit your application

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    This Certificate of Fitness can only be obtained by meeting special qualification requirements. All applicants should review the Study Materials.

      S-97 Study Materials (PDF )

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      Qualified applicants should review the S-97 ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE PROCEDURE INFORMATION (PDF). Applicants must apply online and provide the following information: More info
         
        • Your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, gender, social security number, date of birth, weight, height, and work location.
        • A completed and signed S-97 APPLICATION FORM (PDF).
        • A completed APPLICANT AFFIRMATION FORM (PDF). Individual applicants must have this form notarized.
        • An electronic copy of your diploma or license file.
        • If required, a notarized statement to confirm that you have two years post-baccalaureate experience.
        • A recent ID photo (2x2 color head shot) in JPG or JPEG format.

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      Steps to apply online:

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      Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.

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        Pay the $25 application fee online by one of the following methods: More info
          • Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
          • Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
          • E-Check
          A convenience fee of 2.49% will be applied to all credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they upload a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.

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        To submit an application, click on the Apply Online button. 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.

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