FDNY pre-operational inspection: New York City restaurant guide

FDNY Confirm with the city

What it is

FDNY inspects fire-protection systems (hood suppression, alarm, sprinkler) and life-safety conditions tied to your FDNY permits before and after you open.

When a restaurant needs it

Restaurants with cooking / fire-protection systems — effectively most.

How to apply

Request inspections and tests online in FDNY Business (NYC.ID account required).

Documents you’ll need

Suppression system docs
Acceptance test paperwork
Certificates of Fitness as applicable

Fee

Varies — see FDNY fee schedule

Processing time

Schedule-dependent

Renewal

Per FDNY schedule

Who files

The owner, contractor or expediter requests inspections in FDNY Business.

Good to know

FDNY requires all inspection and test requests to be made online in FDNY Business. Exactly which inspections apply depends on your build-out — confirm with FDNY or your expediter.

Official source

FDNY — Inspections (request online in FDNY Business) · FDNY Business portal

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.