FIRE DEPARTMENT VIOLATIONS

Landlord Completed Sprinkler Test Shortly After Violation Issued

July 25, 2016    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to arrange a flow test of the building’s residential sprinkler system in the presence of an FDNY representative. At a hearing, landlord...

Loft Tenant Violated Fire Code by Blocking Sprinkler System

June 17, 2016    

Loft tenant appealed a decision by ECB that reinstated a violation against her for obstructing the sprinkler system in her loft unit in violation of the NYC Fire Code and fined tenant $475. The court denied tenant...

Landlord Fined for Noncompliance with Sprinkler System Rules

May 24, 2016    

The Fire Department issued 12 violation notices to landlord relating to sprinklers and other fire protection requirements. Inspection of eight attached townhouses on two dates showed that landlord failed to arrange...

No One at Building Had Certificate to Inspect and Test Fire Alarm System

February 16, 2016    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to provide a certificate of fitness (CF) for supervision of the building’s fire alarm, standpipe, and sprinkler systems. Landlord’s...

Rooftop Solar Panels Installed Before Plans Approved

January 20, 2016    

The Fire Department issued violation notices to landlord for failing to provide unobstructed rooftop access and failing to obtain prior approval for installation of solar equipment on the roof of three buildings....

Sprinkler System Required in Laundry Room

January 20, 2016    

The Fire Department issued violation notices to landlord for failing to provide a sprinkler system in the building’s laundry room, failing to provide a roof manifold for the standpipe system, and inadequate...

Landlord Proves Sprinkler System Flow Test Was Timely

December 16, 2015    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to arrange for a performance flow test of the building’s residential sprinkler system in the presence of a Fire Department representative....

Landlord Fined for Boiler Room Violations of Fire Safety Rules

November 22, 2015    

The Fire Department issued violation notices to landlord for failing to label a boiler emergency switch to read, “Remove Control For Oil Burner”; failure to maintain the boiler room free of combustible...

Landlord Fined After Tenant Accidentally Set Off Fire Alarm

October 23, 2015    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to prevent an unnecessary fire alarm, and claimed that it was a repeat violation. Landlord testified that the alarm was set off by dust released...

Sprinkler System Not Required in Pre-Existing Laundry Room

September 24, 2015    

The Fire Department issued two violation notices to landlord, for failing to provide sprinkler protection near the dryers in the building’s laundry room and for failing to maintain or install a roof manifold...

Landlord Didn't Test Building Sprinkler System

August 24, 2015    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to arrange for a performance flow test of the residential sprinkler system in the presence of an FDNY representative. Landlord then scheduled the...

Landlord Had No Certificate of Fitness for Air Compressor

June 23, 2015    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to obtain a certificate of fitness for an air compressor. The ALJ fined landlord $750. Landlord appealed and produced the certificate of fitness...