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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

    ................................................................

    4

    A.FilingaPlaceofAssemblyApplication.............................................................................. 4

    B.PlanExamination.............................................................................................................. 6

    C.Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 8

    D.Issuance.......................................................................................................................... 12

    3.RenewalPlaceofAssemblyCertificateofOperation.........................................................13

    A.RenewalInspection......................................................................................................... 13

    B.Renewal

    Issuance

    ............................................................................................................

    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.

    Credit:AndreannaSeymore

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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.

    Credit:AndreannaSeymore

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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.

    Credit:RandyBarron

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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