The New York City Fire Code says building owners must file a Building Information Card (BIC). This is in Section FC408.9.4 and Fire Department rule 3 RCNY 408-01. The BIC must show non-sequential floor numbers in buildings 150 feet or taller. This is for buildings in Occupancy Group R-2.

This includes buildings with vanity floor numbers or those that skip a floor (like no 13th floor).

Filing requirements

• Required fields: You must fill in all required fields to submit the form.
• Optional fields: You do not need to fill in optional fields unless they apply to you.
• No fee: You do not need to pay a fee for this filing.

All filings must be done online.

There are no paper forms for this filing.

Instructions

The instructions for online filing are on the Fire Department's website.

• Write a cover letter: Show changes made.
• Include Building Information Card (BIC) plans.
• No fee: You do not need to pay for this plan submission.
• Link previous records: Use your reference account number (FPIMS number) and premises ZIP code. It is best to link your old record at the start of the application.

• If accepted: The Fire Department will email you a letter saying you are accepted.
• If there are problems with your application: The Fire Department will email you a letter saying what is wrong. You must fix the problems and send it back.

• Submit the completed application online with all supporting documents.