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The TM-1 form is an essential document required by the Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention in New York City for the technical management plan examination or document review concerning fire safety measures. This form is used to submit all design and installation documents for review as per the Fire Code, ensuring that the proposed work complies with safety standards. It's a crucial step in obtaining approval for fire alarm, suppression systems, and other related installations. For those looking to ensure their project adheres to the city's fire safety regulations, completing and submitting the TM-1 form correctly is a must. To begin the process, click the button below.

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Navigating the complexities of compliance with fire safety regulations in New York City demands a thorough understanding of the necessary documentation and process flow, of which the TM-1 form is a fundamental component. Intended for those undertaking projects that involve the design and installation of fire suppression, alarm systems, or any technological advancements in fire prevention, the TM-1 Application for Tech Mgmt Plan Examination/Document Review is a critical step in securing the Fire Department of New York's (FDNY) approval. This form, updated as of March 1, 2021, acts as a linchpin in the examination process by the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention situated at 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn. Applicants are required to meticulously complete the TM-1, accompanying it with design and installation documents as mandated by the Fire Code, and to calculate the associated fees using Supplement #1. Acknowledging the digital age, the submission process is executed electronically through the FDNY Business portal, streamlining the review stages while ensuring all revisions are clearly annotated for quick reference. The form delineates various sections encompassing general information about the premises and the applicant, detailed project description, compliance with asbestos abatement and landmark considerations, among others, ensuring a comprehensive review process. Each section of the TM-1 form is designed to capture essential details that facilitate a thorough evaluation by the FDNY, underscoring the importance of accuracy and completeness in submissions. Moreover, the form serves as a declaration of the integrity of the submitted plans and the non-refundable nature of the application fee, reinforcing the seriousness with which the FDNY treats fire safety compliance.

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TM-1 (03-01-21)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION

9 METROTECH CENTER, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11201-3857

TM-1 APPLICATION FOR TECH MGMT PLAN EXAMINATION/DOCUMENT REVIEW

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

All design and installation documents as per Fire Code shall be submitted to FDNY for examination. The submission must include a duly completed TM-1 form. Fee for Plan Examination: use Supplement # 1 to calculate total fee and write it down in the box below.

Submit the completed application and payment electronically through FDNY Business.

All revisions must be accompanied by a detailed cover/transmittal letter explaining the revised sections.

Initial Filing Date: ___________

TOTAL FEE: $ _________________

(FDNY USE ONLY)

F P Index No.

_________________

Resubmission Date: __________

(as calculated in Supplement # 1)

FPIMS No.

_________________

Plan Examiner Initials

___________

□ NEW SUBMISSION

□ RESUBMISSION ( provide previously assigned FDNY Reference

number and copy of latest deficient/objection letter)

FDNY Reference No(s): ____________________________

Design and Installation Document Type (Check Document Type Submitted)

Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression/ARCS (Electrical)

Fire Suppression (Mechanical)

Plan examination as per FC105.4

New Technology/Technical Analysis (incl.FC102.8 & 104.9)

ARCS Commissioning Test Report

DOB/SBS Filing Status (if applicable, see detailed instructions):

DOB Job Application No:

□

SBS Job Application No:

□

Copy of PW-1, SCHEDULE A and/or □

_____________________________

Certificate of Occupancy ATTACHED

Premises Information (Required for all applications):

BIN: ____________________

Block : _________

Building No: ______________

Street Name: _____________________________________________________

Lot : _________

Borough:__________________

ZIP:_________

Work on floor(S): ______________________________________________

Occupied by: ____________________________________

Occupancy classification of the area of work: ______________________

Business Name : ____________________________________ Building Dominant Occupancy Group : ______________________

5	Applicant Information (Required for all applications. All fields must be completed):
Last Name: _____________________________________			License Number: _______________

First Name: _____________________________________			Business Tel: ___________________

Business Name: _________________________________________________________________			Business Fax: ___________________

Business Address: _______________________________		City: _______________________	State: _________	Zip: __________

Choose one: □ P. E. □ R. A. □ Building Owner □ Building Manager

E-Mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6	Filing Representative (Required if different from applicant specified in Section 5):
Last Name: _____________________________________			Reg. No: _______________________

First Name: _____________________________________			Business Tel: ___________________

Business Name: _________________________________________________________________			Business Fax: ___________________

Business Address:________________________________		City:________________________	State: _________	Zip: __________

E-Mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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	(FDNY USE ONLY)
F P Index No.	_________________
FPIMS No.	_________________

Plan Examiner Initials ___________

7Building Characteristics and Fire Protection Features:

BUILDIng

Building

Construction

Occupied floor located more than 75 ft

Classification:

□

Height (ft.): _________

Stories:

_________

above the lowest level of FD vehicle access:

_______

Fully Sprinklered

□

Partially Sprinklered

□

Non-Sprinklered

□

Identify floor(s) protected___________________________________

Classification of Work (Required for Fire Alarm and ARCS Applications only):

New

□

Additions/Modifications

□

Post Approval Amendment (PAA) □

Building Code Applicable To Project (As Required By Construction Codes/DOB Determination)

(Required for Fire Alarm and ARCS Applications only):

□ 1968

□ 2008

□ 2014

10 Job Description (Required for all applications. Attach a separate narrative page with detailed proposed job description.

11 Filed to Comply with Following Sections of Code, and/or Rules (Required for all applications):

12 Asbestos Abatement Compliance Choose one. (if applicable, see detailed instructions):

□ The scope of work is not an asbestos abatement as defined in the rules of the NYC DEP. DEP Control # is required. DEP ACP-5

Control No.. (DEP ACP-5 Required).

□ The scope of work exempt from the asbestos requirement as defined in the rules promulgated by the NYC DEP (15 RCNY 1-23 (b)) or is an alteration to a building constructed pursuant to plans submitted for approval on or after April 1, 1987, in accordance with Admin Code 28-106.1. (Certificate of Occupancy Required).

13	Landmark Building (Required for all applications):
	Yes □	No □	(If yes, provide documentation as per instructions).
14	Flood Hazard Area (Required for Fire Alarm and ARCS Applications only):
	Yes □	No □	(If yes, provide documentation as per instructions).
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		TM-1 (03-01-21)

		(FDNY USE ONLY)
F P Index No.		_________________
FPIMS No.		_________________

Plan Examiner Initials ___________

15 Applicant’s Statement and Signature (Required for all applications):

Falsification of any statement is a misdemeanor under the NYC Administrative Code and is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or both. It is unlawful to give to a city employee, or for a city employee to accept, any benefit, monetary or otherwise, either as a gratuity for properly performing the job or in exchange for special consideration. Violation is punishable by imprisonment, fine, or both.

I prepared or supervised the preparation of the plans and specifications herewith submitted and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the plans and work shown thereon comply with the provisions of the NYC Administrative Code.

I hereby acknowledge that the application fee submitted is non-refundable.

_____________________________	_____________________________________	_____________
(Print Name)	(Signature)	(Date)

16Property Owner Information (Required for all applications. All fields must be completed):

Last Name: _____________________________________	First Name: _________________	Business Tel: ___________________

Business Name: _________________________________________________________________		Business Fax: ___________________

Business Address: _______________________________	City: _______________________	State: _________	Zip: __________

E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________________		Mobile Tel: _________________

17Property Owner’s Statement and Signature (if applicable, see detailed instructions):

I have affixed my signature below hereto and certify that I am responsible for the entries made in this application filed on the date captured below, and that I have personally reviewed all of the information contained in the application and am attesting it is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

_________________________________	______________________________________	_____________
(Print Name)	(Signature)	(Date)

Note: In addition to filing this application the applicant is responsible for filing all other necessary applications

required by other city, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations.

		(FDNY USE ONLY)

Fee Paid	□	Amount: ________________	__________________________________________
Check No: _______________		Date: ________________	__________________________________________
Check No: _______________		Date: ________________	Cashier Endorsement:
			Cashier Endorsement:

Plan assigned to: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Approved:	Objection(s):	Date: ________________			Disapproved/Denied:
□		Resubmission required:	□		□
Comment(s)/Stipulation(s):






Examiner: _________________________________			_________________________________
	(Signature)			(Print Name)

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Fire Department ● City of New York	TM-1 (03-01-21)
Bureau of Fire Prevention	Supplement # 1
Bureau of Fire Prevention
9 MetroTech, Third Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3857

Supplement # 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING TM-1 APPLICATION

General Instructions

All design and installation documents submitted to the Fire Department for plan examination (as required by the New York City Fire Code or Fire Department rules) must be accompanied by a duly completed TM-1 form.

A separate Fire Department application must be submitted (and separate application fee paid) for each installation or other work filed under a separate application with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) or Small Business Services (SBS).

Submit the completed application electronically through FDNY Business.

All fees must be submitted with the application. Fees are non-refundable. If determined during the plan examination that this application is considered a Complex Technical Analysis, you will be required to pay a "Complex Technical Analysis Fee." See “Application Fee” below for more information.

All revisions must be accompanied by a detailed cover/transmittal letter explaining the revised sections.

If additional space is required, please use 8 ½ x 11 sheet and attach to the form.

Note: In addition to filing this application, the applicant is responsible for filing all other necessary applications required by other city, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations.

		Detailed Instructions

	Section	Instructions
1	New or Resubmission	Check (X) the appropriate box to indicate the application is new or
		resubmission. All resubmissions must have the assigned FDNY Reference
		Number (FPIMS No./Record ID) printed on TM-1 and include the latest
		objection/s issued by the respective unit/s as applicable.
2	Design and Installation	Check (X) the appropriate box to indicate the type and the unit the application
	Documents Submitted to	will be submitted to.

3	DOB/SBS Filing Status	Provide DOB/SBS application number and copy of the PW-1 application for all
		scopes of work that include new buildings or change of use/occupancy.
		Copy of approved PW-1A (Schedule A) or copy of Certificate of Occupancy
		(CO) shall also be submitted for all fire alarm plan applications.
4	Premises Information	Indicate building number, street name, borough, zip code, and BIN.
		BIN is Building Information Number issued by the Department of Buildings
		and must be submitted for all applications. Must include all floors of work,
		name of the tenant/s if applicable and occupancy classification of the area of
		work. Provide the building occupancy group or dominant occupancy of the
		building. Provide business name.
5	Applicant Information	Provide the name, business name, address, telephone, and e-mail of the
		applicant. License number is the Engineer’s or the Architect’s license number
		issued by New York State for PE or RA. Choose if the applicant is P.E., R.A.,
		building owner or building manager.

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6	Filing Representative	Provide name, business address, telephone, e-mail and Registration Number
		(Reg. No.) of the filing representative. Registration Number is the number
		issued by NYC Fire Department as filing representative (Expeditor).
7	Building Characteristics and	Indicate the height of the building, number of stories and type of construction,
	Fire Protection Features	and if the building is located in an area of special flood hazard. Indicate if
		building is fully sprinklered, partially sprinklered, or non-sprinklered. If partial
		sprinklered protection is provided, indicate the floors that are protected by
		sprinklers.
8	Classification of Work	Check (X) the appropriate box to indicate whether the plan submission is new,
		additions/ modifications, or post approval amendment (PAA). If it is a PAA,
		indicate the document number and in job description (Section 10) include the
		reason for the PAA request. This section must be completed for all Fire
		Alarm and ARCS applications.
9	Building Code Applicable	Check (X) the appropriate review request. This section must be completed
	To Project	for all Fire Alarm and ARCS applications.
10	Job Description	Give a detailed description of job. Attach a separate narrative page with detailed proposed
		job description. For fire alarm and ARCS applications: Describe the type of system
		proposing to install as per Building Code/Fire Code for all “FA” applications.

11	Filed to comply with	Indicate the section of the code or rule. If additional factors to be considered,
	section of Code, Rules	please specify. Use additional sheets if necessary.
12	Asbestos Abatement	Complete section and attach respective DEP Forms
	Compliance	ACP 5 OR Certificate of Occupancy. Required for Fire Alarm, ARCS
		and Non-Water Fire Suppression applications.
13	Landmarks Section	If marked yes: For Interior Landmarks, provide Landmarks approval. For
		Individual Landmarks & buildings in Historic Districts, provide documentation
		signed and stamped by P.E. or R.A. stating “Scope of work is under exemptions
		for Landmarks approval and the exterior will not be altered in any way.”
		Statement may be on separate sheet of paper or on plans. If the exterior will be
		altered, provide Landmarks approval.
14	Flood Hazard Area	If yes, provide statement on plans; “Design is in compliance with NYC DOB Building
		Code Appendix G.” Required for Fire Alarm and ARCS applications only.
15	Applicant’s Statement and	Applicant must sign and date the application.
	Signature
16	Property Owner	Provide the name, business name, address, telephone, fax, and e-mail of the
	Information	property owner.
17	Property Owner’s Statement	Owner must sign and date the application.
	and Signature

Application Fees: Choose type of your plan as indicated below and submit appropriate fees with each application:

1	Plan Examination FC 105.4	$420
2	Fire Alarm Plan/ARCS	$420
3	Emergency Alarm Plan FC 908	$420
4	Document Review	$420
5	Fire Suppression Plan (mechanical portion)	$420
6	New Technology/Technical Analysis including	$525 (in addition to Plan Examination Fee)
	FC102.8 & FC104.9
7	Document Processing Fee	$165 (in addition to other applicable fees)
8	ARCS Commissioning Test Report	$420

***Late Plan Filing: 50% to 100% surcharge (based on filing delay) ***

Document Processing Fee (applications not requiring DOB work permit), including ARC Systems, Emergency Alarm, Fire Alarm, Non-Water Fire Suppression Systems and Rangehood

TM-1 (03-01-21)

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