Fire Alarm Variance

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Your application will be processed by the Intake Unit and added to the Fire Alarm Variance queue.

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Note: Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.

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The examiner will perform a full review of the application and all submitted documents. Upon review, the applicant will receive one of the following:

• Letter of Acceptance – The application has been approved and you will receive a Letter of Acceptance.
• Conditional Letter of Acceptance – The application has been approved with conditions and you will receive a Letter of Conditional Acceptance.
• Letter of No Objection – The Department has no objection to the request in your application and you will receive a Letter of No Objection.
• Letter of Denial – The application has been denied and you will receive a Letter of Denial.
• Revision Required (Letter of Deficiency) – The application has not been approved and you will receive a Letter of Deficiency including directions on how to address outstanding deficiencies.
• Additional Information request – More documentation and/or clarification is required prior to processing/reviewing this application.
• Applications not required – The application was filed incorrectly or is not required, follow instructions indicated on the email response for additional directions.

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Dependent upon the type of Variance requested, you may be required to complete an Inspection and/or a Plan Examination after your Variance has been approved.

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If the application requires concurrence from the Department of Buildings, then the issued correspondence letter will indicate directions to file with the Department of Buildings.

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Withdrawals - All Technology Management Withdrawals including Fire Alarm Variance Withdrawal requests can be submitted by selecting Technology Management Withdrawal Request under Design and Installation Application. See Withdrawal instructions for details.

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Refund Requests –If needed, applicants can now also submit and track refund requests directly from FDNY Business. See Online Payment and Refund instructions for details.

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Fire Alarm and ARCS Plan Examination: If your Fire Alarm Variance Application subsequently requires the filing of a Fire Alarm Application or revision of an existing Fire Alarm Application, see Fire Alarm Application for details. If your Fire Alarm Variance Application subsequently requires the filing of an Auxiliary Radio Communication System Application, see Auxiliary Radio Communication System Application for details.

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Fire Alarm and ARCS Inspection: If the associated Fire Alarm Application or Auxiliary Radio Communication System Application is approved, in compliance with the Fire Alarm Variance, and the system is ready for inspection, then contact the Fire Alarm Inspection Unit to schedule an inspection. See Request an Inspection for details.

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For questions or assistance with FDNY Business, please contact the FDNY Customer Service Center by dialing 311, or via email at FDNY.BusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov.