FLSD or F-89 Fire
ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. *** A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker,
light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert
ALARM SIGNAL *** A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
indicative of fire.
ALTERATION *** Any addition to, or modification of, an existing installation or facility, other than any
repair made in the ordinary course of maintenance.
ANNUNCIATOR *** A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ASSEMBLY AREA. *** A designated area outside of a building to which building occupants are directed
to report upon implementation of a partial or full evacuation in accordance with a Comprehensive Fire
Safety and Emergency Action Plan or a fire and emergency preparedness plan.
AUTOMATIC *** acting by itself.
As applied to fire protection devices, any device, equipment or system that initiates system function as a
result of a predetermined temperature rise, rate of temperature rise, or combustion products, without
the necessity for human intervention.
BUILDING *** An enclosed structure designed or occupied to house any use or occupancy.
BUILDING OCCUPANTS. *** All persons in the building, including employees, building personnel and
visitors
CENTRAL STATION. *** A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits
or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the department
,must be responsible for monitoring and retransmitting the fire alarm system signals.
must be certified by the FDNY.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL. *** A written statement issued by the commissioner, certifying that an
article, device or equipment, or type, class, or kind thereof, has been examined, tested, and approved
for a specific purpose or use in conformity with the requirements of the construction codes, this code,
or the rules.
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS. *** A written statement issued by the commissioner certifying that the person
to whom it is issued has passed an examination as to his or her qualifications or is otherwise deemed
qualified to perform one or more of the following duties, for which such certificate is required by this
code or the rules: supervise a facility; conduct or supervise an operation; supervise the storage,
handling, and/or use of a material; or conduct or supervise emergency planning and preparedness
activities.
CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. *** A written statement issued by the commissioner approving the
operation of a central station, for which such certificate is required by this code or the rules, or the
construction codes.
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION. *** A document that prove the person to whom it is issued has passed
an examination as to his or her qualifications to direct, control, and supervise the operation of a
refrigerating system, for which such certificate is required by this code or the rules.
CITYWIDE STANDARD KEY. *** A key of special or controlled design, also known as a "2642" key,
approved by the commissioner which serves to operate elevator emergency recall and emergency in-
service operation service
switches and other devices or locks as required by the construction codes, including the Building Code,
this code, or the rules.
,Key boxes
Gates and barriers, other locked areas, or cabinet
Class II. *** Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C).
Class IIIA. *** Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C).
Class IIIB. *** Liquids having closed cup flash points at or above 200°F (93°C).
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE. *** Waste material
has no economic value in connection with such use or occupancy.
COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. *** Appliances used in a commercial food service establishment
for heating or cooking food and which produce grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke, or odors that are
required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system.
Example: fryers; broilers, griddles, steam-jacketed kettles, hot-top ranges, ovens, barbecues, rotisseries,
and similar appliances.
COMMERCIAL COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICING COMPANY CERTIFICATE. *** A certificate issued
by the commissioner to a person engaged in the business of inspecting and cleaning commercial cooking
equipment exhaust systems.
COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEM. *** A system consisting of commercial cooking equipment, exhaust
hood, filters, exhaust duct system, fire extinguishing system, and other related appurtenances designed
to capture grease-laden cooking vapors.
CONSTRUCTION SITE *** Any location at which a building, structure, premises or facility is undergoing
construction, alteration, or demolition.
, COVERED MALL. *** A single building enclosing a number of tenants, including retail stores, drinking
and dining establishments, entertainment facilities, offices, and other similar uses where the tenants
have an opening onto one or more malls
DECORATION *** Any item that is used for acoustical, aesthetic, or artistic enhancement of an interior
space, including artwork, banners, curtains, draperies, decorative greens, fabrics, hangings, and
streamers, but not including acoustical materials regulated by the Building Code as an interior finish.
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS. *** Plans and specifications, or other written, graphic and
pictorial documents or submissions, setting forth the location, design, arrangement, and physical
characteristics of the device, equipment, system, operation, or facility for which approval by the
commissioner is sought.
DISPENSING *** The pouring or transferring by other means of any material from a container, tank or
similar vessel, which would release dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases to the atmosphere, unless such
release is prevented by a device, equipment, or system designed for that purpose.
DOTn *** United States Department of Transportation
DOTy *** United States Department of Treasury.
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM *** A system to provide indication and warning of an emergency condition
involving a release of hazardous materials or other hazardous material incident.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. *** An operable window, door or other similar device that
provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency.
EMERGENCY SHELTER. *** The temporary use and occupancy of a premises, or part thereof, including
but not limited to armories, auditoriums, community centers, gymnasiums, houses of worship, and
schools, that are not designed to be occupied for emergency housing, but are authorized by the
ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. *** A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker,
light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert
ALARM SIGNAL *** A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
indicative of fire.
ALTERATION *** Any addition to, or modification of, an existing installation or facility, other than any
repair made in the ordinary course of maintenance.
ANNUNCIATOR *** A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ASSEMBLY AREA. *** A designated area outside of a building to which building occupants are directed
to report upon implementation of a partial or full evacuation in accordance with a Comprehensive Fire
Safety and Emergency Action Plan or a fire and emergency preparedness plan.
AUTOMATIC *** acting by itself.
As applied to fire protection devices, any device, equipment or system that initiates system function as a
result of a predetermined temperature rise, rate of temperature rise, or combustion products, without
the necessity for human intervention.
BUILDING *** An enclosed structure designed or occupied to house any use or occupancy.
BUILDING OCCUPANTS. *** All persons in the building, including employees, building personnel and
visitors
CENTRAL STATION. *** A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits
or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the department
,must be responsible for monitoring and retransmitting the fire alarm system signals.
must be certified by the FDNY.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL. *** A written statement issued by the commissioner, certifying that an
article, device or equipment, or type, class, or kind thereof, has been examined, tested, and approved
for a specific purpose or use in conformity with the requirements of the construction codes, this code,
or the rules.
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS. *** A written statement issued by the commissioner certifying that the person
to whom it is issued has passed an examination as to his or her qualifications or is otherwise deemed
qualified to perform one or more of the following duties, for which such certificate is required by this
code or the rules: supervise a facility; conduct or supervise an operation; supervise the storage,
handling, and/or use of a material; or conduct or supervise emergency planning and preparedness
activities.
CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. *** A written statement issued by the commissioner approving the
operation of a central station, for which such certificate is required by this code or the rules, or the
construction codes.
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION. *** A document that prove the person to whom it is issued has passed
an examination as to his or her qualifications to direct, control, and supervise the operation of a
refrigerating system, for which such certificate is required by this code or the rules.
CITYWIDE STANDARD KEY. *** A key of special or controlled design, also known as a "2642" key,
approved by the commissioner which serves to operate elevator emergency recall and emergency in-
service operation service
switches and other devices or locks as required by the construction codes, including the Building Code,
this code, or the rules.
,Key boxes
Gates and barriers, other locked areas, or cabinet
Class II. *** Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C).
Class IIIA. *** Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C).
Class IIIB. *** Liquids having closed cup flash points at or above 200°F (93°C).
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE. *** Waste material
has no economic value in connection with such use or occupancy.
COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. *** Appliances used in a commercial food service establishment
for heating or cooking food and which produce grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke, or odors that are
required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system.
Example: fryers; broilers, griddles, steam-jacketed kettles, hot-top ranges, ovens, barbecues, rotisseries,
and similar appliances.
COMMERCIAL COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICING COMPANY CERTIFICATE. *** A certificate issued
by the commissioner to a person engaged in the business of inspecting and cleaning commercial cooking
equipment exhaust systems.
COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEM. *** A system consisting of commercial cooking equipment, exhaust
hood, filters, exhaust duct system, fire extinguishing system, and other related appurtenances designed
to capture grease-laden cooking vapors.
CONSTRUCTION SITE *** Any location at which a building, structure, premises or facility is undergoing
construction, alteration, or demolition.
, COVERED MALL. *** A single building enclosing a number of tenants, including retail stores, drinking
and dining establishments, entertainment facilities, offices, and other similar uses where the tenants
have an opening onto one or more malls
DECORATION *** Any item that is used for acoustical, aesthetic, or artistic enhancement of an interior
space, including artwork, banners, curtains, draperies, decorative greens, fabrics, hangings, and
streamers, but not including acoustical materials regulated by the Building Code as an interior finish.
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS. *** Plans and specifications, or other written, graphic and
pictorial documents or submissions, setting forth the location, design, arrangement, and physical
characteristics of the device, equipment, system, operation, or facility for which approval by the
commissioner is sought.
DISPENSING *** The pouring or transferring by other means of any material from a container, tank or
similar vessel, which would release dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases to the atmosphere, unless such
release is prevented by a device, equipment, or system designed for that purpose.
DOTn *** United States Department of Transportation
DOTy *** United States Department of Treasury.
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM *** A system to provide indication and warning of an emergency condition
involving a release of hazardous materials or other hazardous material incident.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. *** An operable window, door or other similar device that
provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency.
EMERGENCY SHELTER. *** The temporary use and occupancy of a premises, or part thereof, including
but not limited to armories, auditoriums, community centers, gymnasiums, houses of worship, and
schools, that are not designed to be occupied for emergency housing, but are authorized by the
