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FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK
NOTICE OF EXAM FOR THE
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION
Q-01
Refrigerating System Operating Engineer
(RSOE)
© Fire Department-City of New York - All rights reserved
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Exam Specific Information
For Q-01 Certificate of Qualification
An appointment is required to take the Q-01 Certificate of Qualification Exam (including the
first part- Z-51 exam and the second part-Z-52 practical exam).
Application and payment must be completed online prior to scheduling an appointment. You must
have an FDNY COF application ID before scheduling the appointment.
Instructions for online application and payment can be found here:
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof-individuals-short.pdf
Create an Account and Log in to:
https://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess/SAML/NYCIDLogin.aspx
To Schedule an appointment to take the Z-51 exam (the first part of the Q-01 Certificate of
Qualification):
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/business/all-certifications/cof-online-scheduler.page
Quick Reference Guide for Q-01 online application
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof-individuals-short-q01.pdf
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF
FITNESS/QUALIFICATION APPLICATION
General requirements:
Review the General Notice of Exam:
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/general-notice-of-exam-cof.pdf
Special requirements for Q-01 Certificate of Qualification:
Candidates will not be allowed to take the exam without the requirements listed below.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are qualified to take the Z-51 exam before paying online and
scheduling the appointment.
When you apply for the Z-51 exam online, you MUST upload the copies of all following required
materials listed below. The FDNY also recommends that you should bring the original document(s)
with you when you take the exam.
1. A high school diploma or GED.
Note: Degree issued from outside USA or not in English shall be evaluated by an independent
evaluation service accepted by NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/foreign-education-evaluation.pdf
2. A completed the Z-51 application form and attached the required documents listed on the form.
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Z-51 application form:
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-z51-application.pdf
3. Universal Technician Certification: The regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency require an individual performing the duties of a refrigerating system operating engineer
to possess Universal Technician Certification ("UTC") (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F).
Therefore, at the time you apply for the exam you must present evidence of UTC.
4. One of the following requirements:
• A current High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License issued by the New York
City Department of Buildings; or a current Marine Engineer certificate issued by the
United States Coast Guard; or a current Professional Engineer's License issued by one of
the fifty states (USA);
OR
• Refrigeration Operating Engineer training course from one of the FDNY certified
schools or organizations, of at least 200 hours duration, at least 25 of which shall have
been in the field or shop work;
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/accreditation-refrigeration-requirements.pdf
OR
• At least 1 year of practical experience, in the preceding 3 years,
(a) working in a building or plant with refrigerating or air conditioning equipment that, at
a minimum, has an individual system containing over 50 pounds of refrigerant, or a
prime mover or compressor of more than 50 horsepower, or an aggregate of
individual systems of more than 15 horsepower each, with a total of more than 100
horsepower; OR
(b) engaged in the servicing and repair of refrigerating or air conditioning equipment
rated at 5 horsepower or over; or containing 20 pounds or more of refrigerant; OR
(c) A combination practical experience of (a) and (b) above that is satisfactory to the
Fire Department
Application fee (Cash is NO LONGER ACCEPTED):
Pay the $60 application fee for Z-51 exam online. After passing Z-51 exam, pay $225 practical fee
for Z-52 exam. All payment must be paid online by one of the following methods:
• Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
• Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
• In person: Personal or company check or money order (made payable to the New York City
Fire Department)
A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments.
For fee waivers submit: (Only government employees who will use their COF for their work-
related responsibilities are eligible for fee waivers.)
• A letter requesting fee waiver on the Agency’s official letterhead stating applicant full name,
exam type and address of premises; AND
• Copy of identification card issued by the agency
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PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION
(1) Computer exam (Z-51)
Applying online and scheduling the Z-51 computer exam:
You must complete a Certificate of Fitness (COF) application (
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/business/all-certifications/certificates-of-fitness.page ) and pay
online for the Z-51 exam before scheduling an appointment. Without showing an online COF
application ID, you cannot take the exam, and you will have to reschedule.
Appointments are between 1:10 pm -2:00 pm, five days a week (M-F) except for legal holidays.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are qualified to take the Z-51 exam before paying online.
To Schedule an appointment to take the Z-51 exam (the first part of the Q-01 Certificate of
Qualification):
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/business/all-certifications/cof-online-scheduler.page
Taking the Z-51 computer exam:
Bring two forms of identifications; at least one form of identification must be government issued
photo identification, such as a State-issued Drivers’ License or Non-Driver’s License or a passport
and the schedule confirmation email and visit the following exam site.
Exam site: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY. Enter through
the Flatbush Avenue entrance (between Myrtle Avenue and Tech Place).
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Computer exam - General information
The Q-01 exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions including additional questions regarding
Building Operation, Maintenance and Recordkeeping Training Course Manual (see the bibliography
of study materials listed below). It is a time-limit exam. Based on the amount of the questions, you
will have 175 minutes to complete the test. A passing score of at least 70% is required.
Special material provided during the exam: A reference material will be provided during the
written exam for a basic unit conversion sheet and a sample of MSDS will be provided during
the written exam.
Please always check for the latest revised bibliography of study materials booklet at FDNY website
before you take the exam.
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-q01-noe-study-materials.pdf
The exam will appraise the applicant's knowledge of compressors; steam turbines; plant operations;
fire safety; heat exchangers; refrigerants; service practices; metering devices; pumps; accessories;
electrical components; cooling medium; mathematical computations; piping; the NYC Building
Code and Fire Prevention Code as they apply to the refrigerating systems; the safety precautions
that should be observed in operating, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration machinery;
procedures for recovery, recycling, and reclamation of refrigerants; and related matters.
Applicant is highly recommended to bring a battery-operated calculator that does not have a word
processing function.
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF STUDY MATERIALS:
(* is the updated material. Starting from 10/1/2015, the computer exam will start to include
questions from this material.)
1. New York City Fire Code (FC 606) and Fire Rules (Rule §113-07);
2. Building Code and Mechanical Code requirements, including ASHRAE Standard 15-1994,
Sections 3, 5.2.1, 6.1, 9.5.1, 9.6.3, 9.11.3;
3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, Whitney and Johnson (6
th
Edition);
4. Stationary Engineering (4
th
Edition);
5. Perry’s Chemical Engineering Handbook (7
th
Edition);
6. Petroleum Engineering Handbook (1997 Edition);
7. Certification Manual for Type III Systems;
8. Basic Refrigeration: Principles Practice Operation, R.J. King (3
rd
Edition, 1986);
9. Principles of Refrigeration, C. Thomas Olivo (3
rd
Edition, 1990).
10. * Building Operation, Maintenance and Recordkeeping Training Course Manual
(available online at:
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-q01-bomr.pdf
or call 718-999-1988 to request a Study Guide)
After the computer exam:
1. Passes the computer exam:
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The applicant will receive a temporary Z-52 letter stating that the applicant passed the computer
exam.
2. Fails the computer exam:
Applicant who fails the exam will receive a failure report. To retake the exam applicants will
need to make online appointment and submit a new application and payment.
(2) Practical exam (Z-52 Exam)
Scheduling the computer exam:
Practical exams are administered Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) by appointment
only:
Step 1. You must complete the Z-52 application and pay $225 online before scheduling an
appointment for the practical exam. Visit:
https://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess/SAML/NYCIDLogin.aspx , use your NYC
Account ID to login. Instruction can be found on:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/business/all-certifications/certificates-of-fitness.page
Step 2. You must scan and upload the Z-52 passing letter while filling the Z-52 online application.
Step 3. After completing the online application and payment, you will receive an email
confirmation. The email title will give you an FDNY COF application ID, the format is
“2xxx-COF-xxxxxxxx-APP".
Step 4. Email both Claudine.McCli[email protected] and [email protected] with
email subject title “schedule Z-52 practical exam”. In the email, you must list:
(1) Your FDNY COF application ID; (2) Three preferred exam dates and morning or
afternoon; (3) Your contact phone number.
The FDNY staff will contact you to confirm the exam date and time and send you a confirmation
email.
Step 5. Be on time for your appointment! The fee ($225) is NOT REFUNDABLE. Bring the Z-52
letter, your confirmation email (with the appointment date and your FDNY COF application
ID information)
Note:
• No exam can be scheduled if the Z-52 passing letter is expired. If you fail Z-52 three times
or this letter expires, you need to retake the 1st part, Z-51, exam.
• Applicants will be permitted to take the practical exam up to (3) times with $225 payment
for each practical exam. Any no-show will be counted as one failure and must repay the
$225 payment to schedule another practical exam.
To reschedule the practical exam (must be made 14 days prior to the scheduled exam date):
Once you have scheduled the exam, the exam cannot be canceled and may only be rescheduled
once when the following conditions are met:
All rescheduling requests must be submitted via email to both [email protected]
and Tanisha.Dowdie@fdny.nyc.gov at least 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled exam date with
email’s subject: “Z-52 practical exam reschedule request_______________ (applicant’s name)”
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In order to expedite the reschedule, be sure to provide the following in the body of the email:
o Full name Last Name, First Name;
o Last 4 digits of Social Security Number;
o Practical Exam date;
o Proposed reschedule dates (must be after the original exam date).
Only one rescheduling per person is allowed. Any request less than 14 days prior to the test date
will not be accepted.
Once your request is approved or refused, you will be contacted via email in 3 working days. In
case you have not heard from us in 5 working days, please check your email spam folder or call
718-999-0649. The new exam date will be provided in the email. You MUST bring the
confirmation email on your newly rescheduled exam date.
Emergency reschedule request (must be made at least 3 days prior):
If you are unable to attend the test center on the day of your test because of illness or Family
emergency, The FDNY may agree to reschedule the exam when the following conditions are met:
You have to submit the official illness or family emergency document(s) at least 3 calendar days
prior to the scheduled date of the test. The documents should be submitted electronically to both
practical exam EMERGENCY reschedule request ______________(applicant’s name)” at least
3 calendar days prior to the scheduled exam date. You can also call 718-999-0649 after sending
your email to confirm.
Acceptance of evidence is at FDNY’s discretion. No test may be rescheduled more than once
for medical or family reasons.
Once your request is approved or refused, you will be contacted via email in 1 working days.
Any request less than 3 days prior to the test date may need additional official documents to indicate
that you are impossible to be physically arrive at the test center and impossible to request 3 day
prior to the exam date. This will need special reviewing process and acceptance of evidence is at
FDNY’s discretion.
Practical exam - General information
Starting on 09/08/2020, the new practical simulator exam has been provided.
The exam includes two systems: Centrifugal and Reciprocating. Questions on the new exam in each
system are divided into six categories. Those categories are Operations, Validation of Repairs or
Maintenance, Refrigerant Handling, Troubleshooting, Multi-step Questions, and Scenario
Questions.
Definition of each category:
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1. Operations, which includes, but is not limited to, questions around the following topics at a
comprehension-level of learning:
a. Component Identification;
b. Component Function;
c. Reading Gauges;
d. Calculations of Temperature/Pressure Differences;
e. Use of Pressure/Temperature Charts and Conversions
You need to know the locations and functions of each component.
2. Validation of Repairs/Maintenance, which includes, but is not limited to, questions around
the following topics at a comprehension-level of learning:
a. Normal maintenance and repair problems;
b. Validation of repairs; c. Start-up procedures
3. Refrigerant Handling, which includes, but is not limited to, questions around the following
topics at a comprehension-level of learning:
a. Recovery;
b. Charging.
4. Troubleshooting/Diagnosis of Issues, which includes, but is not limited to, questions around
the topics of troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with system operations.
You need to interpret the readings and know which reference document is required for
answering the questions.
5. Multi-step Questions
a. These questions include multiple sub-questions, but do not rise to the level of complexity
of a scenario.
b. They are a combination of comprehension-level and application-level learning and
represent areas of content covered in all the categories above.
Only one multi-step question in each system. A multi-step question may have a maximum of
6 follow-up questions.
6. Scenarios
a. These questions are at an application-level of learning and will, by their cumulative nature,
include portions of the question/scenario that connect to the other categories
b.For example, the end-to-end recovery procedure for the reciprocating unit would go in this
category, but a single question related to comprehending that process would be assigned to
troubleshooting category.
Only one scenario question in each system. A scenario question may have a maximum of 16
follow-up questions.
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The instruction manual and free tutorial video are available on the FDNY website. (Scroll
down to find the video link and other related materials.)
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/business/all-certifications/certificates-of-qualification.page
The tutorial video could also be view via YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/BQJw5ME56oI
You must read the instruction manual and watch the tutorial video to prepare the practical
exam.
Applicant must attain at least 70% on the practical exam in order to receive a COQ.
The consequence of failing the practical exam
Applicant who fails the exam will receive a failure report. To retake the exam applicants will need
to make another payment and appointment with the Z-52 letter and submit a new payment ($225).
Applicants will be permitted to take the practical exam up to (3) times with $225 payment for each
practical exam. If the applicants do not pass the examination after the 3
rd
attempt, the applicants will
be required to retake the computer exam (Z-51). To retake the exam applicants will need to
schedule the computer exam and pay the application fee prior to take the exam.
Passes the practical exam:
The applicant will receive a temporary Q-99 letter stating that the applicant passed the practical
exam. The applicant needs to present the following documents at 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn,
to receive the Certificate of Qualification card (Q-01):
1. The temporary Q-99 letter stating the applicant passed
2. A copy of the FDNY permit for the refrigerating system
(Note: If the FDNY permit is not available due to lack of COQ holder’s supervision,
provide the copy of the violation.)
3. A recommendation letter from the current work location. The recommendation letter must
be on business letterhead and signed by an appropriate officer of the employer and provide
the following information:
• full name of the applicant;
• premises address, building designation and location of system to be supervised by the
certificate holder (for example: 500 East 150
th
Street, B building, basement, east wing,
Room B101);
• name of the manufacturer of the refrigerating system;
• type and number of pounds of refrigerant in the system;
• horsepower rating of the refrigerating system;
• date of installation of the refrigerating system;
The sample recommendation letter is provided at the appendix C of this document.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK LOCATION
Certificate of Qualification holders seeking to register more than one work location must present the
following documents from the employer for the additional work location. A Certificate of
Qualification shall not be registered for more than one work location for the same day and time if
personal supervision is required at more than one such location. $60 application fee will be charged
for the additional Certificate of Qualification card.
*Note: A Certificate of Qualification must not be registered for more than one work location for
the same day and time if personal supervision is required at more than one such location.
The applicant must submit the following required documents for EACH WORK LOCATION:
(1) Current Certificate of Qualification card
(2) A copy of the FDNY permit for EACH refrigerating system
(3) A recommendation letter from EACH work location (including the current location). The
recommendation letter must be on business letterhead and signed by an appropriate officer
of the employer and provide the following information:
• full name of the applicant;
• premises address, building designation and location of system to be supervised by the
certificate holder (for example: 500 East 150
th
Street, B building, basement, east wing,
Room B101);
• name of the manufacturer of the refrigerating system;
• type and number of pounds of refrigerant in the system;
• horsepower rating of the refrigerating system;
• date of installation of the refrigerating system;
• the days and specific hours worked
• whether or not the certificate holder would be providing personal or general supervision
of the equipment in accordance with the Fire Code Requirements (refer to the appendix
B of this document)
The sample recommendation letter is provided at the appendix C of this document.
2022 FIRE CODE ENACTED
The amended New York City Fire Code, to be known as the 2022 Fire Code, takes effect on April
15, 2022. It may not have been updated in this study material and the exam will be mainly
based on this booklet, not the 2022 Fire Code. However, as the Certificate of Fitness holder, it
is your responsibility to become familiar with the applicable sections of the new 2022 Fire
Code.
Design and installation provisions.
The design and installation provisions of the 2022 Fire Code shall apply to:
• Facilities established and conditions arising on or after 04/15/2022.
• Facilities and conditions not lawfully existing prior to 04/15/2022.
The facilities and conditions lawfully existing prior to the 04/15/2022 can be continued in
compliance with the requirements of the former Fire Code/Fire Rule except as otherwise provided
in the New Fire Code 102.5.
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Operational and maintenance provisions.
The operational and maintenance provisions of the 2022 Fire Code, including permit and
certification requirements, shall apply to all facilities, operations, conditions, uses and occupancies,
regardless of when they were established or arose.
Whenever this code is amended or a rule is promulgated to require a permit or certificate for a
facility, operation, condition, use or occupancy, and no permit or certificate was previously required
therefor pursuant to this code or the rules, such facility, operation, condition, use or occupancy may
be continued without such permit or certificate until 04/15/2023, except as may otherwise be
provided by such amendment or rule.
The 2022 Fire Code can be obtained via the following website:
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/codes/fire-code/fire-code.page
The 2014/2022 New York City Fire Code Cross-Reference Table can be referred to the following
website:
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/codes/fire-code-cross-reference.pdf
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
General renewal requirements:
Review the General Notice of Exam:
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/general-notice-of-exam-cof.pdf
Special renewal requirements. Q-01 Certificate of Qualification: None
QUESTIONS?
FDNY Business Support Team: For questions, call 311 and ask for the FDNY Customer Service
Center or send an email to [email protected].
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Appendix A. (This sample letter is designed for QUALIFICATION REVIEW.)
FIRM OR COMPANY NAME
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Date: __________________
Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
9 Metro Tech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3857
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am pleased to verify the employment experience of __________________________. This applicant
(Applicant’s name)
has/had been working at ____________________________________________________________
(premises address, building designation and location of system to be supervised by the certificate holder. For example: 500 East 150
th
Street, B building, basement, east wing, Room B101)
from ________ to _________.
(mm/yyyy) (mm/yyyy)
His/her job duties included (list all that apply):
practical operation under the supervision of a C of Q holder (C of Q #: _________) in an
refrigerating or air conditioning equipment that has an individual system containing _______ pounds
of refrigerant.
practical operation under the supervision of a C of Q holder (C of Q #: _________) in an
refrigerating or air conditioning equipment that has a prime mover or compressor of _______
horsepower.
practical operation under the supervision of a C of Q holder (C of Q #: _________) in an
refrigerating or air conditioning equipment that an aggregate of individual systems of _______
horsepower each, with a total of ____________ horsepower.
servicing and repair of refrigerating or air conditioning equipment rated ______ horsepower.
servicing and repair of refrigerating or air conditioning equipment containing ______ pounds of
refrigerant.
Applicant is of GOOD CHARACTER and is PHYSICALLY ABLE to perform the functions required by the
holder of the Certificate of Qualification.
________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Printed name of Employer) (Employer’s title) (Signature of Employer)
NOTE: The recommendation letter should be on employer’s letterhead. If not on employer’s letterhead,
signature must be notarized.
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Appendix B
SUPERVISION REQUIREMENT FOR DIFFERENT REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
Installation
Date
Refrigerant
Group Or
Name
[(See Note 1)]
Occupancy
Type
[(See Note 2)]
Application
Pounds Of
Refrigerant In
System
System
Horsepower
System Design
[(see Note 3)]
Supervision
Required
Prior to June
1, 1957
A1
Industrial
Human
comfort
More than 50
NA
Not fully
automatic
Personal
A1
Industrial
Human
comfort
More than 200
NA
Fully automatic
Personal
A1
Industrial
Human
comfort
More than 50
up to 200
NA
Fully automatic
General
A1
All except
Industrial
All
More than 50
NA
Not fully
automatic
Personal
A1
All except
Industrial
All
More than 200
NA
Fully automatic
Personal
A1
All except
Industrial
All
More than 50
up to 200
NA
Fully automatic
General
On or after
June 1, 1957
A1
Industrial
Human
comfort
NA
More than 50 (or
kilowatt
equivalency)
NA
Personal
A1
All except
Industrial
All
NA
More than 50 (or
kilowatt
equivalency)
NA
Personal
Regardless of
when
installed
A2, A3, B1, B2,
B3 and carbon
dioxide
All
All
More than 50
NA
Not fully
automatic
Personal
A2, A3, B1, B2,
B3 and carbon
dioxide
All
All
More than 200
NA
Fully automatic
Personal
A1
Industrial
All except
human
comfort
More than 50
NA
Not fully
automatic
Personal
A1
Industrial
All except
human
comfort
More than 200
NA
Fully automatic
Personal
A1 and carbon
dioxide
Industrial
All except
human
comfort
More than 50
up to 200
NA
Fully automatic
General
A1
All
Human
comfort
NA
Aggregate
exceeds
100[(see Note
4)]
NA
Personal
Note 1. For purposes of this table, refrigerant R-123 shall be treated as a group A1 refrigerant, and carbon dioxide
shall not be treated as a group A1 refrigerant.
Note 2. For purposes of this table, “industrial” occupancy refers to occupancy groups F, H and S. For installations
constructed under the 1968 Building Code, “industrial” occupancy refers to occupancy groups A, B and D. For
installations constructed prior to such 1968 code, “industrial” occupancy refers to that portion of a building
used for manufacturing, processing, or storage of materials or products, including, among others, chemical,
food, candy, and ice cream factories, ice making plants, meat packing plants, refineries, perishable food
warehouses, and similar occupancies.
Note 3. A fully automatic refrigerating system is one whose regulating and safety devices are automatically activated
once the system is in operation.
Note 4. This aggregate provision applies only to systems within a single building which are under the sole direct
control of a single occupant, lessee or owner. Systems with a rating of 15 horsepower or less or the kilowatt
equivalency thereof are excluded from the aggregate.
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Appendix C. (This sample letter should NOT be used for qualification review. This sample letter is used for
applicants who passed the practical exam (Z-52) or who want to activate their Q-99 C of Q to become Q-01 C of
Q holder or who seek to register MORE THAN ONE WORK LOCATION)
FIRM OR COMPANY NAME
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Date: __________________
Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
9 Metro Tech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3857
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am pleased to recommend _________________________(applicant’s name) to apply for a
Certificate of Qualification to perform the duties of
a refrigerating system operating engineer.
He/she has ___________________________ (years, months) of experience and will be working at
_______________________________________________________________________.
(
premises address, building designation and location of system to be supervised by the certificate holder. For example: 500 East 150
th
Street, B building, basement, east wing, Room B101)
The information of the refrigerating system to be supervised by this applicant:
• The name of the manufacturer of the refrigerating system
____________________________________________________________________
• The type and number of pounds of refrigerant in the system:
____________________________________________________________________
• The horsepower rating of the refrigerating system:
____________________________________________________________________
• The date of installation of the refrigerating system:
____________________________________________________________________
Applicant is of GOOD CHARACTER and is PHYSICALLY ABLE to perform the functions required by the
holder of the Certificate of Qualification.
________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Printed name of Employer) (Employer’s title) (Signature of Employer)
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(If the applicant is seeking to register more than one work location, please also complete the following.)
•
In accordance with Fire Code FC Table 606.1.1, the refrigerating system requiring
___________________ (
general or personal) supervision by a Certificate of Qualification holder.
• The applicant will work the following days of the week: ___________________________. The
applicant will work from _____am/pm to _____ am/pm of the days.
NOTE: The recommendation letter should be on employer’s letterhead. If not on employer’s letterhead,
signature must be notarized.
NOTE: The applicant must also bring a valid FDNY permit for the refrigeration equipment that will be
supervised by the applicant. (If the FDNY permit is not available due to lack of COQ holder’s supervision,
provide the copy of the violation.)
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Fire Rule § 113-01 Certificates of Fitness and Certificates of Qualification
(f) Certificate of Qualification Application Requirements
(3) Registration of work locations
(A) Certificate of qualification applicants or holders must register each work location at which they
will be performing the duties of a refrigerating system operating engineer.
(B) A certificate of qualification does not authorize the holder to perform such duties at any location
other than work locations registered with the Department. A certificate of qualification holder
shall not perform any duties requiring such certificate until such time a work location has been
registered in accordance with this section. A certificate of qualification that does not have a
work location registered with the Department shall be deemed "Not in Use" (inactive) and not
valid to perform the duties of a refrigerating system operating engineer.
(C) To register a work location, a certificate of qualification applicant or holder shall submit a letter
from the employer for whom he or she will be performing the duties of a certificate of
qualification holder. Such letter shall be on business letterhead, and signed by an appropriate
officer of the employer, and provide the following information and documentation:
(1) full name of the applicant;
(2) premises address, building designation and location of system to be supervised by the
certificate holder (for example: 500 East 150th Street, B building, basement, east wing,
Room B101);
(3) name of the manufacturer of the refrigerating system;
(4) type and number of pounds of refrigerant in the system;
(5) horsepower rating of the refrigerating system;
(6) date of installation of the refrigerating system; and
(7) a copy of the Department permit for such refrigerating system.
(D) Certificate of qualification applicants or holders seeking to register more than one (1) work
location shall present a letter from the employer for each work location. In addition to the
information and documentation set forth above, such letter shall indicate the days and specific
hours worked, and specify whether or not the certificate holder would be providing personal or
general supervision of the equipment in accordance with the requirements of FC606.1.1. A
certificate of qualification shall not be registered for more than one (1) work location for the
same day and time if personal supervision is required at more than one (1) such location.
(E) Certificate of qualification holders seeking to change a registered work location shall register
such work location in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section.
