Standpipe certificates should be available to which parties?

• A. FDNY and building inspector
• B. Tenants
• C. Public works department
• D. Insurance company

Answer: (A)

Standpipe certificates are documentation tied to a building’s fire protection system, and who verifies that system is tied to the agencies responsible for fire safety and building code enforcement. The Fire Department in New York needs to see these certificates to confirm the standpipe system is installed correctly, tested, and ready for use by firefighters during an incident. The building inspector also requires access to ensure the system complies with applicable building and fire codes during design reviews, permits, and occupancy inspections. Tenants, public works departments, or insurance companies do not have the same regulatory role to access and verify these certificates during inspections, so the responsible parties are the FDNY and the building inspector.