Not sure if your building is compliant? We audit your fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and safety documentation, identify every deficiency, and fix them — before the fire marshal does.
The FDNY does not send advance notice before a fire marshal walks into your building. When that inspection happens, every fire extinguisher, every emergency light, every exit sign, every suppression system tag, and every page of your fire safety documentation must be in order. A single violation — an expired inspection tag, a missing extinguisher, a dead exit light — can result in fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Multiple violations compound quickly.
Most building owners and property managers do not know exactly what FDNY inspectors look for or how to interpret the overlapping requirements of NYC fire code, NFPA 10, NFPA 17A, and building code. That is where our compliance consulting service steps in. Empire Fire Services conducts a thorough audit of your entire fire protection system — not just extinguishers, but emergency lights, exit signs, suppression systems, fire safety plans, log books, and signage. We identify every deficiency that would result in a violation and present you with a prioritized report.
Unlike consulting firms that hand you a report and leave, we fix the problems we find. Missing extinguishers are replaced. Expired units are recharged or swapped. Mounting height issues are corrected. Signage is installed. Documentation gaps are filled. One company handles the audit and the remediation — no need to hire a second vendor to implement the recommendations. By the time we are done, your building passes the same inspection we just conducted, and it will pass the FDNY inspection when it comes.
For property managers taking over new buildings, compliance audits are especially valuable. The previous management may have let things slip, and you are inheriting their compliance gaps. A pre-takeover audit identifies every issue so you can budget the corrections upfront rather than discovering violations one fire marshal visit at a time. Similarly, buildings preparing for a certificate of occupancy renewal, a change of use, or an insurance inspection benefit from a proactive audit that catches deficiencies before they become costly penalties.
After the initial audit and remediation, we offer ongoing compliance monitoring. Quarterly check-ins, expiration tracking, and coordination of all required inspections and tests ensure your building stays compliant year-round — not just on the day after we visit.
From audit to remediation, we get your building inspection-ready.
We inspect every fire protection device, document, and system in your building against FDNY and NFPA requirements. Every deficiency is cataloged with photos and location details.
You receive a clear report listing every issue, ranked by severity and violation risk. Each item includes the requirement it violates and the estimated cost to correct.
We fix every deficiency — replace missing equipment, update tags, correct mounting issues, fill documentation gaps. A final walkthrough confirms full compliance.
Compliance audits start at $200–$500 depending on building size. Remediation work is quoted separately based on findings. Get a free estimate.
Regulatory Compliance
NFPA 10
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers — the primary standard our compliance audits reference for extinguisher type, placement, inspection frequency, maintenance intervals, and documentation requirements.
NYC Fire Code
The city's comprehensive fire code enforced by FDNY, covering fire extinguisher requirements, emergency lighting, suppression systems, fire safety plans, and signage obligations for all building types.
FDNY Rules
Operational rules and enforcement guidelines published by the Fire Department of the City of New York, specifying inspection procedures, violation penalties, and compliance verification standards.
Empire Fire Services ensures full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and NYC fire codes.
Annual and monthly fire extinguisher inspections for NYC buildings. FDNY compliant, certified technicians, same-day inspection tags and documentation.
$8–$25/unit
Learn moreFire safety plan compliance management for NYC buildings. Annual reviews, staff amendment filings, log book maintenance, fire drill coordination, and FDNY inspection prep.
$500–$1,500/year
Learn moreComplete fire safety compliance management for NYC buildings. Monthly emergency light testing, annual fire extinguisher inspection, 90-minute battery tests, plan reviews, and organized documentation.
$150–$500/month
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