As per section §113-03 of the NYC Fire Safety Department Rules, candidates for the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Certificate of Fitness (C of F) are required to complete an Emergency Action Plan course. Applicants have 1 year from the date of completing the course to apply to take the computer based exam. If they do not apply within a year they are required to retake the entire course.
NEW – Upcoming FDNY Transition Deadlines:
By September 3, 2018, or the date of expiration of existing C of F, all current and active Fire Safety Directors will also be required to have successfully completed the 7-hour Emergency Action Plan (EAP) training course.
By March 1, 2019, or the date of expiration of existing C of F, all current and active F-85 must have registered and received a passing grade on the computerized EAP C of F examination to receive their Temporary Fire Life Safety Director C of F (T-89). The T-89 will be converted to the F-89 when the candidate successfully passes the EAP on-site practical examination. This offering has been extended until 6/1/2019 for certain f - 85 holders. It will then be retired.
By March 1, 2020, ALL building owners must have a Fire and Life Safety Director (either F-89 or T-89 C of F) in place.