Portable Fire Extinguishers Company Recognition

Effective 4/26/2021, payments for Tags and Decals can now be made online on FDNY Business.

• Making Anonymous Payments: Requests for Tags and Decals Guide (PDF)

Description

FDNY issues company certificates for portable fire extinguisher sales company and portable fire extinguisher servicing company. These two company certifications are valid for a period of one (1) year. 3 RCNY 115-01 Company Certificates set forth the requirements.

FDNY approved Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing Companies are authorized to sell, lease or service portable fire extinguishers.

FDNY approved Portable Fire Extinguisher Sale Companies are only authorized to sell portable fire extinguishers.

Cost of Certification

Portable Fire Extinguisher Sales Company:
The original application fee for is $105.00. The renewal application fee is $50.00.

Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing Company:
The original application fee for is $100.00. The renewal application fee is $50.00.

Application

To obtain recognition to service Portable Fire Extinguishers click here. 

To obtain recognition to sell Portable Fire Extinguishers click here. 

The completed company application, all pertinent documents and fees must be mailed to:

Director of Licensing 
Bureau of Fire Prevention 
Fire Department – City of New York 
9 MetroTech Center – Room 1S -1C 
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3857 

Other Requirements or Special Instructions

• After an official review of the Servicing Company Application, FDNY will mail a letter of acceptance  and details on how to schedule an inspection with the Portable Fire Extinguishing Unit to receive a Certificate of Approval valid for a period of one (1) year.  Please note inspection fees will apply.
• After an official review of the Sales company application, FDNY will mail out a letter of approval valid for a period of one (1) year. The company must comply with the Fire Code and New York City Fire Rules to properly sell Portable Fire Extinguishers across the five boroughs.
• All approved Portable Fire Extinguisher companies must keep FDNY insurance records up to date in order to appear on the Approved List.
• Fire Department rule 3 RCNY 115-02 Issuance of Proof of Compliance to Company Certificate Holders took effect on June 1, 2018. This rule requires an FDNY issued standardized tag must be attached to the portable fire extinguisher to document the inspection and/or servicing. Only the approved Portable Fire Extinguisher companies are allowed to purchase the standardized tag.

The related flyers can be obtained via the following links:

• Portable Fire Extinguisher (PFE) Tag Changes (PDF)
• Portable Fire Extinguisher in your business (in different languages)

Ordering Information for Portable Fire Extinguisher Service Companies

• Tag, Decal, & Stamp Easy Ordering Instructions (PDF)
• Ordering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)
• Ordering Information for Tags, Decals & COF Stamps (PDF)

Renewal Process

The company certificate must be renewed annually. A complete company application, all pertinent documents and fees must be submitted for review to renew the company certification. It is highly recommended to submit all required documents for renewal at least four (4) weeks prior to expiration of company’s approval.

To renew Portable Fire Extinguishers Servicing Company Certificate click here

To renew Portable Fire Extinguishers Sales Company Certificate click here

List of Approved Companies

• Get List of Approved Portable Fire Extinguishers Servicing Companies (PDF)
• Get List of Approved Portable Fire Extinguishers Sales Companies (PDF)
• Get List of Disciplined Companies and Individuals (PDF)

Need Help?

Contact the FDNY by phone.