Serving Upstate New York
Kevin Efaw (518) 669-7218
Eric Shilling (518) 522-5227

CIS Fire Inspection 

CIS is a licensed agent for the City of Albany to perform the inspection on behalf of the State of NY and the City of Albany.

 The fee for the annual fire inspection will be determined on the size and use of the building that is occupied. The minimum fee is $125 for an annual compliance inspection per business occupant.

Certified Inspection Services acting as an a licensed agent on behalf of the City of Albany, is required to perform these annual inspections and report by law, any properties that have or have not been inspected for Fire and Life Safety Compliance to maintain a Certificate of Occupancy. If you do not have a current Fire Inspection Certification, your Certificate of Occupancy permit can be suspended.

 Please fill out the appropriate information regarding your place of business and we would be pleased to schedule an inspection at a mutually convenient opportunity. 

 Most inspections can be scheduled within 72 hours of contact and we will take every effort to perform the inspection at the most convenient time for you and your business.

·         Date

·         Name of establishment

·         Address

·         Owner of establishment

·         Contact person if different then owner

·         Operating name(s) of PA(s) within establishment

·         Phone number

·         Alternate phone number

·         Email

·         Approximate square footage

·         Best time for inspection

In advance of your inspection, you will need to have available several compliance certificates including but not limited to;

ü  Fire Alarm Systems Annual Certifications

ü  Sprinkler System Annual Certification

ü  Portable Fire Extinguisher Current Inspection Tags

ü  Elevator(s) Bi-Annual Inspection Certification and Records

ü  Any/ All Ansul-Fire Suppression System Current Certification

ü  Certification of Cooking/Hood Equipment ever six months minimum

ü  Maximum Occupancy Sign Posted

In addition to required certifications, you will be required to demonstrate the following life safety systems

ü  All emergency lights shall be operable

ü  All Exit Signs required to be lit, shall

ü  All Exits and Exit Access shall not be blocked or limited in width

ü  Fire Escape and Fire Escape Access shall be clear and without restrictions

ü  All doors shall have labels defining use and/or contents

ü  Proper Clearances maintained from sprinkler heads and electrical panels

ü  911 Address Number on Front of Building