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Placeof
Assembly
MichaelR.BloombergMayorStephenGoldsmith
DeputyMayorforOperations
DepartmentofBuildings
RobertLiMandri
Commissioner
NewYorkCityFire
Department
SalvatoreCassano
FireCommissioner
AGuidetothe
NewYorkCityPlaceofAssemblyProcess
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TableofContents1.Background........................................................................................................................... 3
2.Initial
Place
of
Assembly
Certificate
of
Operation
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4
A.FilingaPlaceofAssemblyApplication.............................................................................. 4
B.PlanExamination.............................................................................................................. 6
C.Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 8
D.Issuance.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.RenewalPlaceofAssemblyCertificateofOperation.........................................................13
A.RenewalInspection......................................................................................................... 13
B.Renewal
Issuance
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19
4.ChangeofOwnershiporEstablishmentName................................................................... 20
5.AgencyContactInformation .............................................................................................. 21
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1.BackgroundThisguideisintendedtogiveestablishmentownersanddesignprofessionalshelpfulinformationabout
thePlaceofAssemblyissuanceprocess,pointoutcommonmistakestoavoid,andprovideasenseof
thetimerequiredtocompletetheprocess.
Asamatterofpublicsafety,NewYorkCityrequiresaPlaceofAssemblyCertificateofOperation(PA)
forallpremiseswheretheCertificateofOccupancy indicatesthat75ormoremembersofthepublic
may gather indoors or 200 ormoremay gather outdoors for religious, recreational, educational,
political or social purposes, to consume food or drink, await transportation, or any similar group
activities. Whensuchgroupsgather,itisnecessarytoensurethatthespaceissafeandissues,suchas
properegressandemergencylighting,areappropriatelyaddressed.
Both theDepartmentofBuildings (DOB)and theFireDepartment (FDNY)oversee thePApermitting
process.DOBenforcesadherencetotheBuildingCodeandconductsallreviewsandinspectionsforthe
initial issuanceofaPA.FDNY isresponsibleforallreviewsand inspectionsforrenewalPAstoensure
compliancewith
the
Fire
Code.
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2.InitialPlaceofAssemblyCertificateofOperation
A. FilingaPlaceofAssemblyApplicationWhenshouldIapply?If the proposed plans for your New Building (NB) or Alteration 1 (ALT1) will result in a
CertificateofOccupancyrequiringaPA,youcansubmitthePAapplicationtoDOBoncethe
NB/ALT1applicationhasbeenfiledandanassociatedDOBjobnumberhasbeenissued.
1) AnNBisdefinedasanewstructurecreatedonanexistinglot.
2) AnALT1 isanalteration inwhich theuseoroccupancyofanexistingpropertychanges.
Someexamples
of
ALT1s
include:
Changingtheestablishmentsuseormaximumoccupancy(numberofpeopleallowed
inthespace)
Changingthebuildingsegress(thewaypeopleleavethebuilding)
DidYouKnow?If you are applying for your PA during the NB or ALT1 process, your NB or ALT1
construction inspection (the inspection that occurs once the structure is built or the
workiscompleted)andPAinspectionwillbeconductedsimultaneously.Ifyouapplyfor
aPA
after
your
NB
or
ALT1
construction
inspection
has
been
completed,
aseparate
PA
inspectionwillbeconducted.
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WhatinformationanddocumentsmustbesubmittedwithaPAapplication?AcompletedPAapplicationincludesthefollowing:
1) PA1Form:ThisformisthemaincomponentofthePAapplicationandwillaskforcertain
information, including the legal name of the establishment and a related DOB job
number.The
PA1
form
must
be
completed
and
signed
by
aProfessional
Engineer
or
RegisteredArchitect(PE/RA).
2) Proposed Plans (Establishment Layout): The plans should include primary plans (the
layoutthatwillbeusedmostfrequently)andcanincludeuptotwoalternateplans.All
plansmustusethe2008BuildingCodeoccupancydesignations.
3) FilingFeeReceiptApplicantsmustpaythenonrefundablePAfeeof$235($200filing
feeplus$35processingfee)totheDOBcashierinordertoobtainareceipt.Cash,check,
moneyorderandcreditcardareaccepted.
4) CopyofCO/TCO ACertificateofOccupancy(CO)orTemporaryCertificateofOccupancy
(TCO)documentsthelegaluseand/oroccupancyofabuilding. DOBwillnotissueaPA
withoutavalidCOorTCO,whichcanbeprintedfromBISWeb(www.nyc.gov/bis).Ifyou
aresubmittingthePAapplicationwithanNBapplication,youcanprovideacopyofthe
CO/TCOonceitisissued.
5) POC1Form (ifProfessionallyCertified) This form issignedbyboththePE/RAandthe
ownerandcertifiesthatthePE/RAhassubmittedplansthatare incompliancewithall
applicablelaws,includingBuildingCoderegulation.WhilethePE/RAandtheownerare
responsibleforcompliance,thePE/RAmaybesubjectto legalanddisciplinaryactionif
anaudit
reveals
non
compliance.
See
p.
8for
more
information
about
professional
certification.
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WheredoIsubmittheapplication?SubmitthecompletedPAapplication inpersonattheDOBBoroughOffice intheborough in
whichtheestablishmentislocated.Officelocationsandcontactinformationcanbefoundon
page23.
DidYouKnow?AslongasaPE/RAcompletesthePA1,anyonecansubmitthePAapplication,including
theowner,filingrepresentative,orotherownersrepresentative.
HowwillIknowiftheapplicationiscomplete?When you submit your application at the borough office, DOB staff will review it for
completenesswhileyouwait.Ifthereisanyinformationordocumentationmissing,thestaff
willprovideyouwithanAO1(AdministrativeObjection)form,whichexplainswhatismissing.
Afteryou
obtain
the
missing
documentation,
you
can
resubmit
the
application
at
no
additional
cost.Thereisnodeadlineforresubmission,butyourapplicationcannotbeprocesseduntilyou
resubmit.
B.PlanExaminationAll PA plansmust be approved by DOB. If you submit your application as Professionally
Certified, your plans are accepted right away. However, if your application was not
ProfessionallyCertified,yourplanswillbereviewedbyaDOBPlanExaminer.
WhatisProfessionalCertification?Whatdoesitmeantosubmitanapplicationthatway?DOBoffersaProfessionalCertificationProgramthatenablesaPE/RAtocertifythattheplans
theyfilewithDOBareincompliancewithallapplicablelaws.Thissavestimeintheapplication
process by eliminating the need for DOB plan examination. An application that is
professionally certified goes through the same filing, payment and data entry process.
However, ifall requireddocumentsaresubmitted, theapplicationwillbeaccepted.Twenty
percentofallprofessionallycertifiedapplicationsareselectedforauditwithintendaysoffirst
PAissuance.If objectionsareraisedduringtheaudit,theapplicantisresponsibleforresolving
theobjectionsbeforethePAwillbeissued.
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WhathappensinPlanExam?TheDOBplanexaminerwillcheckthatyourplansareincompliancewiththeBuildingCode.If
thePlanExaminerfindsthattheplansdonotconformtotheBuildingCode,thenhe/shewill
providetechnicalobjections.
HowlongdoestheinitialPlanExamtake?Theamountoftimebetweensubmissionofplansandinitialplanapproval/disapprovalvaries.
Typicallyittakesbetweenoneandtwelvebusinessdays.
HowwillIknowtheresultsofthePlanExam?ByenteringtheapplicationnumberintoBISWeb,youcanlookupthestatusoftheapplication
tosee iftheplanswereapprovedordisapproved. Iftheyweredisapproved,DOBwillmaila
copy of the objections to the applicant of record (the name and address on the PA1
application),andemailacopyifanemailaddresswasprovided.
HowdoIclarifyorresolveobjections?To clarify or resolve objections, call 311 to schedule an appointment. It will takeapproximatelyone to tenbusinessdays from the timean appointment request ismade to
meet with a plan examiner. Once all objections have been resolved, the application is
approved.
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DidYouKnow?TheMostCommonObjectionsforPlanExam: Theindividualspace,floor,orbuildingdoesnotprovidethenecessaryegressto
supporttheplaceofassembly(PA)activity
Thebuildings
Certificate
of
Occupancy
does
not
reflect
the
correct
use.
The travel distance between PA space and firerated safe area, such as a
stairwelloroutside,doesnotmeetminimumBuildingCoderequirements.
The separation between kitchen and PA space is not firerated according to
Building Code requirements (only applicable for kitchens where cooking will
occur).
C.InspectionWhenshouldIschedulethePlaceofAssemblyinspection?Onceyourplansareapproved,youcancalltheDOBConstructionunitinyourboroughofficetoscheduleaninspection.Seepage23forcontactinformation.
Whomustbepresentattheinspection?Someone representing the establishmentmustbeon site during the inspection toprovide
accessandensurerequireddocumentsareonsite.Thisshouldbetheownerortheowners
representative,suchasanemployee,thePE/RA,orfilingrepresentative.
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Whatistheinspectorlookingforduringtheinspection?TheDOB inspectorwillbe looking forgeneralcompliancewith theBuildingCode, including
adequateegress,lighting,andexitsigns. Inaddition,thefollowingitemsmustalwaysbekept
onsite:
1)Complete
Set
of
DOB
approved
PA
Plans
(Primary
and
Alternate
Plans,
if
applicable)
Theactual layoutof thePA space, including tables,chairs,etc.,mustmatch theDOB
approvedplans.
2) FlameSpreadLetterAflamespreadletterisaletterfromthemanufacturerofcertain
products describing the flammability of the product. Products that require a flame
spread letter include,butarenot limitedto,carpeting,windowtreatments,wallpaper,
foam,andupholstery.ThePE/RAshouldbefamiliarwithmostofthematerialsusedat
the site, andwill inform the applicantwhich letters are required and how to obtain
them.
3)Emergency
Lighting
Letter
or
TR1
Form
An Emergency Lighting Letter (or Electrical Letter) is submitted by the licensed
electricianonrecordandcertifiesthathe/shecompletedwork.
TheTR1formissubmittedbyaspecialinspector,hiredbytheowner,priortothe
PA inspectiontocertifythattheelectricalwork inthesite iscompliant.Aspecial
inspectorissomeonethatworksforaDOBregisteredspecialinspectionagencyto
perform tests or inspections of materials, equipment, constructionrelated
activities,andperiodicmaintenance.
4) MaximumOccupancy SignA sign indicating the number of people thatmay legally
occupythespace,asdeterminedbytheCertificateofOccupancy,mustbecreatedand
posted.Itshouldread:
OCCUPANCYBYMORE THAN_____ PERSONS ISDANGEROUSANDUNLAWFULCertificate of Operation No______ Commissioner, (where applicable) Dept. ofBuildings,CityofNewYork
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HowwillIknowiftheestablishmentpassedorfailedtheinitialinspection?Atthetimeoftheinspection,theinspectorwillinformtheownerorownersrepresentative
whether the establishment passed or failed. A copy of the resultswill bemailed to the
owner of record at the address noted on the PA1 form. If an email address has been
provided,theresultswillbeemailedaswell.
DidYouKnow?TheMostCommonReasonsforFailingPAInspection:
Exitsignsarenotinthecorrectarea(ThedonotcomplywithBuildingCode
ordonotmatchapprovedplans).
Failure topostoccupancy sign indicating themaximumnumberofpeople
allowedinthespace
Failuretoproducesignoffletterfromelectrician(EmergencyLightingLetter
orTR1)
Improperlocking
devices
on
doors
(They
do
not
comply
with
Building
Code
ordonotmatchapprovedplans).
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Theestablishmentfailedinspection.WhatdoIdo? MissingDocumentation: Itemssuchastheapprovedplans,flamespreadletter,orTR1,aremissingfromthesite.
Resolution: Submitting the missing documentation to the DOB Borough OfficeConstructionunit.
PlanDeviation:Thephysical layoutoftheestablishmentdoesnotmatchtheapprovedplans.
Resolution: Modifytheactuallayouttomatchtheplansorresubmitrevisedplansbyfiling a Post Approval Amendment (PAA)with DOB. Note that resubmitted plans
mustgothroughthesameplanexamandinspectionprocessesastheinitialPAplans.
BuildingCodeViolations:BuildingCodeviolationsareissuedduringtheinspection.Resolution:Owners are required to correct allBuildingCode violations. For thoseviolations resulting from professional certification, the applicantmust resolve the
objections
before
the
PA
will
be
issued.
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PACertificateofOperation
D.IssuanceOnceIpassinspection,howdoIgetthePACertificateofOperation?ApproximatelythreetofivebusinessdaysafterapassedinspectiontheDOBstaffwillcallto
notifyyouthattheresultsarereadytobepickedupattheDOBConstructionunit. Youwill
needto
pick
up
the
job
folder
from
the
DOB
Record
Room
and
bring
it,
along
with
the
inspectionresults,toDOBApplicationProcessing.
DOB staffwill reviewyourapplicationone last time toensure that thenumberofpeople
allowedisconsistentacrossthePAplansandtheTCO/CO.Ifeverythingisinorder,thestaff
will process your application and print your PAwhichmust be framed and posted in a
location that is visible to people entering the establishment. The PA is also available on
BISWebtodownload.
DidYouKnow?If
the
establishment
has
outstanding
DOB
objections
or
no
TCO/CO,
DOB
will
not
issue
aPA.
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3.RenewalPlaceofAssemblyCertificateofOperation
A.RenewalInspectionWhydoIneedaRenewalPA?Toensurecontinuedpublichealthandsafety,anestablishmentmustrenewitsPAannually.
This requiresan inspectionof thepremisesby theFireDepartment (FDNY).The initialPA
issuedbyDOBisonlyvalidforoneyear.
HowdoIrenewmyPA?ArenewalPArequiresaninspectionbyFDNY.Youdonotneedtodoanythingtoinitiatethe
renewal process; FDNY will automatically return to the establishment for renewal PA
inspections.
DidYouKnow?FDNY performsmany different types of building inspections throughout the year.
Renewal PA inspections are performed annually by FDNYs Public Assembly Unit,
withintheBureauofFirePrevention. Inaddition,FDNYperformsseveralothertypes
of inspections, including those performed by the District Offices and Local Fire
Companies.
WhenwillmyrenewalPAinspectionoccur?After
the
establishment
obtains
the
initial
PA,
an
FDNY
Public
Assembly
Inspector
will
visit
thesitewithinafewmonthsforthefirstrenewal inspection. Thisrenewal inspectionmay
occureventhoughinitialPAhasnotexpired.
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After that first renewal inspection, the establishment will be placed in an inspection
district. Eachsubsequent renewalPA inspectionwilloccurduringadesignatedmontheach
year,basedonthatinspectiondistrict.
Forexample,a restaurantmayobtain its initialPA inApril2009. AnFDNYPublicAssembly
Inspectorcould
perform
the
first
renewal
PA
inspection
in
August
2009,
giving
the
restaurant
a
prorated renewalPA inspection. The establishments in the restaurants inspectiondistrict
are inspected each January, so the restaurants second renewal PA inspectionwould then
occur in January 2010. Every renewal PA inspection thereafter will occur in January. An
establishmentmayalsobesubjecttoarandomreinspectionforqualityassurancepurposes,
orasaresultofacomplaint.
WillIknowwhatdateortimeFDNYiscoming?DuetothenatureofPAinspections,youwillnotbenotifiedinadvanceofFDNYsfirstrenewal
inspection. However,afterthesecondrenewalPA inspectionyouwillknow inwhichmonth
FDNYis
scheduled
to
perform
your
annual
renewal
PA
inspection.
WhatifmyestablishmentisnotopenwhentheFDNYInspectorarrives?If your establishment is closed when FDNY arrives for your renewal PA inspection, the
inspectorwillreturnthefollowingweek.Iftheestablishmentisclosedduringthesecondvisit,
the inspector will leave a note instructing the owner to contact FDNY to schedule an
inspection. If theownerdoesnotcall to scheduleanew inspection time, the inspectorwill
continuetoattempttogainaccessfortheinspection. PleasenotethatifyourPAisallowedto
expire,youmayreceiveaviolationforOperatingWithoutaValidPermit.
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CanIrequestaninspection?Youmayonly requesta renewalPA inspection if theestablishmentwas closedwhen the
inspectorarrived. IfyoucalltheFDNYPublicAssemblyUnitat (718)9992436toschedule
yourrenewalPAinspection,FDNYwillmakeeveryattempttoscheduleyourinspectionfora
convenienttime.
WhatisFDNYlookingforduringtheRenewalPAInspection?Inaddition to looking for generalFireCode compliance for firealarms, rangehoods, and
sprinklerssystems, theFDNY inspectorwill lookat thePAspace toensure that theactual
layoutcomplieswiththeplans.Thefollowingitemsmustalwaysbeonsite:
1) SetofapprovedplansandinitialPAfromDOB
2) EmergencyLightingandExitSigns
3) MaximumOccupancySign
4) Flame Proofing Affidavit Affirmation thatmaterials in PA space, such as curtains,
upholsteryor
carpet,
were
either
treated
with
flame
proofing
materials
or
tested
to
be
flameproof,asconfirmedbyanFDNYCertificateofFitnessholder(individualcertified
byFDNYtoperformsuchtreatmentortesting).
HowwillIknowiftheestablishmentpassedtherenewalinspection?The FDNY inspector will let the owner or owners representative know on site if the
establishmenthaspassedorfailed.
Theestablishmentpassedtherenewalinspection.Whathappensnext?Within15daysofthe inspection,FDNYwillsendabilltotheownersmailingaddress.The
feeforthefirstrenewalinspectionisaslidingscalebasedonoccupancy themorepeople
thatcan
occupy
the
establishment,
the
higher
the
fee.
Renewal
re
inspections
are
billed
at
$210anhour.Thelengthoftheinspectionwillalsovarybyestablishmentsize.Youcanmail
inyourpayment (checkormoneyorderonly),or you canpay inperson, at9MetroTech
Center,Brooklyn,bycash,check,moneyorderorcreditcard.
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Theestablishmentfailedtherenewalinspection.Whathappensnext?If the establishment fails the inspection, the inspector will issue one of two types of
violations:
1)ANotice of Violation (NOV) is an Environmental Control Board (ECB) order issued for
conditionsthat
do
not
represent
an
imminent
hazard
(e.g.
plans
not
on
site).
An
NOV
must
be correctedwithin35days.AnNOVwill listviolating conditions and anECB courtdate,
whichwilloccur15daysafterthe35daycorrectionperiodends.
IfyoureceiveanNOV,youwillnotneedareinspection. Instead,onceyouhavecorrected
thecondition(s),youmustsubmitproofofcorrection,suchasaffidavitsorphotographs,to
theFDNYEnforcementUnitat9MetroTechCenter,1stFloor,Brooklyn(entranceonFlatbush
Avenue).ThecorrectionaffidavitformisincludedintheNOVandcanbemailedordelivered
inpersonbeforetheendofthecorrectionperiod.Ifyoudonotcorrecttheviolationwithin
35days,youmustattendyourECBcourtdate. Pleasenotethatallaffidavitsaresubjectto
auditby
FDNY.
You may also contest the violation. For more information on how to contest an ECB
violation,pleasevisitwww.nyc.gov/ecb.
DidYouKnow?You can avoid going to an ECBhearingby correcting your violations prior to the
court date bymeans of a Compliance Review. However, this does not apply to
repeatviolations.
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DidYouKnow?TheMostCommonReasonsWhyFDNYIssuesECBViolations(NOVs): Failuretopostpermits(e.g.PA,maximumoccupancysign,Certificateof
Occupancy,etc)
Failuretoproduceflameproofingaffidavit
ValidCertificate
of
Fitness/Certificate
of
Qualification
holder
not
on
site
(Only
applicableforcertaintypesofPAspacessuchasbanquethallsandcabarets)
Missingordamagedlightingorexitsigns
2) A Violation Order (VO) is an order relating to imminent safety hazards (e.g. blocked
egress).AVOcanresultinacriminalsummonsifanestablishmentdoesnotcomplywithin
thecorrectionperiodlistedontheorder,either24hoursor30days.
The inspector will return after the correction period has passed to reinspect the
establishmentandwilldetermineiftheconditionshavebeencompletelycorrected,partially
corrected(at least75%done),orhavenotbeencorrectedatall(conditions lessthan75%completeareconsiderednotcorrected).
Iftheviolationsarecompletelycorrected,theinspectorwilldismisstheVOandthe
establishmentwillpassinspection.
Iftheinspectordeterminesthattheviolationsarepartiallycorrected,theapplicant
willhavetheoriginaltimeframegiven(24hoursor30days)tofinishthecorrections
before the FDNY inspector will return. At that time, the violations must be
completelycorrectedortheownerwillreceiveacriminalsummons.
If the violationshavenotbeen corrected at all, theownerwill receive a criminal
summons.
Ifaviolationisconsideredlifethreatening,suchasinadequatefireprotectionsystems(e.g.
fire alarm, sprinkler system), or the establishment has falsified information on its
application,theinspectormayshutdowntheestablishmentbyissuingavacateorder.
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DidYouKnow?TheMostCommonReasonsWhyFDNYIssuesViolationOrders(VOs): ApprovedfloorplansorPAnotonsite
Plansnotupdatedaftermajorrenovation
OperatingcontrarytoCertificateofOccupancy(CofO)
Observedestablishment
name,
owner
name
or
use
description
does
not
match
records
Obstructionintravelpath (pathfromPAspacetofireratedsafearea,suchas
stairwelloroutside)
Egressblockedorlocked
Overcrowding(morepeopleinspacethanallowedbyPA)
WhatifIdisagreewiththeresultsofmyrenewalinspection?Iftheownerbelievesthattheviolationswereissuedinerror,arequestforreinspectioncan
bemadebycontactingtheFirePreventionUnitat(718)9992436.AnFDNYinspectorwillre
inspecttheestablishmentandeitherdismissorupholdtheviolation.Ownerswillbebilled
$210anhourforallreinspections.Iftheviolationisdismissed,thereinspectionfeewillbe
dismissedaswell.
WhatifIhavemultiplePAspacesinmyestablishmentandoneormorefailinspection?IfyouhavemultiplePAspaceswithinasingleestablishmentandatleastonePAspacefails
the renewal inspection,theviolationappliesto theentireestablishment. IfthePAexpires
beforetheviolationiscorrected,youmayreceiveaviolationforOperatingWithoutaValid
PermitforusinganyofthePAspaces.
DidYouKnow?Iftheestablishmentpassedinspectionbuttheapplicantdoesnotpaythe
bill,therenewalPAwillnotbeissuedandtheestablishmentmayreceivea
summonsforOperatingwithoutaValidPermit.
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B.RenewalIssuanceWhathappensafterIpaythePArenewalinspectionbill?Afteryoupaythebill,andthepaymentisprocessed,FDNYwillnotifyDOBtoissuearenewal
PAandDOBwillmail ittotheestablishmentsownerofrecord. Aswiththe initialPA,the
renewalPA
must
be
framed
and
posted
in
alocation
that
is
visible
to
people
entering
the
establishment.RenewalPAsarenotavailableonBIS.
HowlongistherenewalPACertificateofOperationvalid?BecausethefirstrenewalPAyouwillreceiveisprorated,theexpirationdatewillvary.After
thefirstrenewal,eachsubsequentPAisvalidforoneyear.
RenewalPACertificateof
Operation
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4.ChangeofOwnershiporEstablishmentNameThenameofmyestablishmentowneror lesseehas changed.Do Ineed todoanythingwithmyPA?Ifthenameofyourestablishmentchanges,or iftheownersmailingaddresschanges,you
mustinform
DOB
as
soon
as
possible.
Iftheonlychangebeingmadeisthenameoftheestablishment,owner,or lessee,youcan
submit the changeson the PA1 formby checkingoff Change toOwner/Lessee/Nameof
Establishmentat the topof the form.Theapplicantdoesnotneed tobeaPE/RAwhen
submittingaPA1forpurposesofanameoraddresschange.
Note:IfyourPAisapreBISpermit,youmustcompleteandsubmitanOP45Form(Affidavit
forPlaceofAssembly)totheDOBBoroughOfficeConstructionunit insteadofthePA1.No
PE/RA seal is required. PreBIS permitswere issued prior to the implementation of BIS,
whichvaries
by
borough
(from
1989
to
1991).
You
can
identify
apre
BIS
PA
Certificate
of
Operation if thejobnumber isalphanumericandsequentiallynumberedbycalendaryear
(i.e.NB28/88,Alt107/75).
If any other changes are being made, including layout or physical alteration, a full
amendmentisrequired.Seepage11formoreinformationonPostApprovalAmendments.
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5.AgencyContactInformationDepartmentofBuildingswww.nyc.gov/buildings
BoroughOffice
Construction
Units:
FireDepartmentofNewYorkwww.nyc.gov/fdny
BureauofFirePrevention9MetroTech
Center,
1st
Floor
Brooklyn,NewYork11201
(718)9992466
EnforcementUnit9MetroTechCenter,1
stFloor(EntranceonFlatbushAvenue)
Brooklyn,NewYork11201
(718)9991378
NewYorkCityGovernmentInformation311(from
within
the
City)
(212)NEWYORK(fromoutsideoftheCity)
(212)639 9675
Manhattan280Broadway,3rdFl.
NewYork,NY10007
(212)5665232
Bronx1932ArthurAve.,5thFl.
Bronx,NY10457
(718)5796905
Brooklyn210JoralemonStreet,8thFl.
Brooklyn,NY11201
(718)8023685
Queens12055QueensBlvd.
KewGardens,NY11424(718)2860610
StatenIsland10RichmondTerrace,
BoroughHall,2ndFl.
StatenIsland,
NY
10301
(718)8162209