Penalty Schedule

FDNY Penalty Schedule

Penalties for FDNY summonses returnable to OATH, by violation category — first and second/subsequent violations, each with standard, mitigated, and maximum amounts.

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FDNY penalties are set by 3 RCNY § 109-03. Each violation category carries a standard, mitigated, and maximum amount, with higher figures for a second or subsequent violation.

3 RCNY § 109-03

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How to read this schedule

Standard — the penalty if you appear at the OATH hearing.
Mitigated — a reduced penalty if you correct the condition and prove it on or before the hearing date.
Maximum — imposed if you default or fail to appear or respond.
Second/subsequent — applies to a repeat of the same violation category within 18 months of the first.

Showing 33 of 33 violation categories.

VC 1BF01

Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hoses

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 2BF02

Combustible Waste Containers

First violation

Std

$500

Mitigated

$250

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 3BF03

Permits

First violation

Std

$700

Mitigated

$350

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,750

Mitigated

$875

Max

$5,000

VC 4BF04

Unlawful Quantity or Location of Regulated Material

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 5BF05

Recordkeeping

First violation

Std

$700

Mitigated

$350

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,750

Mitigated

$900

Max

$5,000

VC 6BF06

Signs, Postings, Notices and Instructions

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 7BF07

Labels and Markings

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 8BF08

Storage, Accumulation and Removal of Combustible Material and Waste

First violation

Std

$700

Mitigated

$350

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,750

Mitigated

$900

Max

$5,000

VC 9BF09

Rooftop Access and Means of Egress

First violation

Std

$950

Mitigated

$475

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,375

Mitigated

$1,185

Max

$5,000

VC 10BF10

Overcrowding

First violation

Std

$950

Mitigated

$475

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,375

Mitigated

$1,185

Max

$5,000

VC 11BF11

General Maintenance

First violation

Std

$750

Mitigated

$375

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,875

Mitigated

$935

Max

$5,000

VC 12BF12

Fire Protection Systems

First violation

Std

$950

Mitigated

$475

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,375

Mitigated

$1,200

Max

$5,000

VC 13BF13

Flame-Resistant Material s

First violation

Std

$900

Mitigated

$450

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,125

Max

$5,000

VC 14BF14

Fire-Rated Doors and Windows

First violation

Std

$900

Mitigated

$450

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,125

Max

$5,000

VC 15BF15

Fire-Rated Construction

First violation

Std

$900

Mitigated

$450

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,125

Max

$5,000

VC 16BF16

Ventilation

First violation

Std

$900

Mitigated

$450

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,125

Max

$5,000

VC 17BF17

Certificates of Fitness and Certificates of Qualification

First violation

Std

$750

Mitigated

$375

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,875

Mitigated

$935

Max

$5,000

VC 18BF18

Certificates of Approval, Certificates of License and Company Certificates

First violation

Std

$750

Mitigated

$375

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,875

Mitigated

$935

Max

$5,000

VC 19BF19

Affidavits, Design and Installation Documents and Other Documentation

First violation

Std

$575

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 20BF20

Inspection and Testing

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 21BF21

Portable Containers

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 22BF22

Stationary Tanks

First violation

Std

$750

Mitigated

$375

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,875

Mitigated

$935

Max

$5,000

VC 23BF23

Storage Facilities

First violation

Std

$500

Mitigated

$250

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 24BF24

Storage of Hazardous Materials and Commodities

First violation

Std

$500

Mitigated

$250

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 25BF25

Electrical Hazards

First violation

Std

$900

Mitigated

$450

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,125

Max

$5,000

VC 26BF26

Heating and Refrigerating Equipment and Systems

First violation

Std

$750

Mitigated

$375

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,875

Mitigated

$935

Max

$5,000

VC 27BF27

Electrical Lighting Hazards

First violation

Std

$750

Mitigated

$375

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,875

Mitigated

$935

Max

$5,000

VC 28BF28

Open Fires, Open Flames and Sparks

First violation

Std

$900

Mitigated

$450

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,125

Max

$5,000

VC 29BF29

Designated Handling and Use Rooms or Areas

First violation

Std

$600

Mitigated

$300

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$1,500

Mitigated

$750

Max

$5,000

VC 30BF30

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

First violation

Std

$950

Mitigated

$475

Max

$1,000

Second / subsequent

Std

$2,250

Mitigated

$1,200

Max

$5,000

—BF31

Failure to Comply with Commissioner's Order to Correct and Certify

Special category — view official amounts

—BF32

Admin. Code § 15-220.1

Special category — view official amounts

—BF33

Smoking on Construction Site

Special category — view official amounts

Category	Violation	1st — Std	1st — Mitigated	1st — Max	2nd — Std	2nd — Mitigated	2nd — Max
VC 1BF01	Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hoses	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 2BF02	Combustible Waste Containers	$500	$250	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 3BF03	Permits	$700	$350	$1,000	$1,750	$875	$5,000
VC 4BF04	Unlawful Quantity or Location of Regulated Material	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 5BF05	Recordkeeping	$700	$350	$1,000	$1,750	$900	$5,000
VC 6BF06	Signs, Postings, Notices and Instructions	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 7BF07	Labels and Markings	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 8BF08	Storage, Accumulation and Removal of Combustible Material and Waste	$700	$350	$1,000	$1,750	$900	$5,000
VC 9BF09	Rooftop Access and Means of Egress	$950	$475	$1,000	$2,375	$1,185	$5,000
VC 10BF10	Overcrowding	$950	$475	$1,000	$2,375	$1,185	$5,000
VC 11BF11	General Maintenance	$750	$375	$1,000	$1,875	$935	$5,000
VC 12BF12	Fire Protection Systems	$950	$475	$1,000	$2,375	$1,200	$5,000
VC 13BF13	Flame-Resistant Material s	$900	$450	$1,000	$2,250	$1,125	$5,000
VC 14BF14	Fire-Rated Doors and Windows	$900	$450	$1,000	$2,250	$1,125	$5,000
VC 15BF15	Fire-Rated Construction	$900	$450	$1,000	$2,250	$1,125	$5,000
VC 16BF16	Ventilation	$900	$450	$1,000	$2,250	$1,125	$5,000
VC 17BF17	Certificates of Fitness and Certificates of Qualification	$750	$375	$1,000	$1,875	$935	$5,000
VC 18BF18	Certificates of Approval, Certificates of License and Company Certificates	$750	$375	$1,000	$1,875	$935	$5,000
VC 19BF19	Affidavits, Design and Installation Documents and Other Documentation	$575	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 20BF20	Inspection and Testing	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 21BF21	Portable Containers	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 22BF22	Stationary Tanks	$750	$375	$1,000	$1,875	$935	$5,000
VC 23BF23	Storage Facilities	$500	$250	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 24BF24	Storage of Hazardous Materials and Commodities	$500	$250	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 25BF25	Electrical Hazards	$900	$450	$1,000	$2,250	$1,125	$5,000
VC 26BF26	Heating and Refrigerating Equipment and Systems	$750	$375	$1,000	$1,875	$935	$5,000
VC 27BF27	Electrical Lighting Hazards	$750	$375	$1,000	$1,875	$935	$5,000
VC 28BF28	Open Fires, Open Flames and Sparks	$900	$450	$1,000	$2,250	$1,125	$5,000
VC 29BF29	Designated Handling and Use Rooms or Areas	$600	$300	$1,000	$1,500	$750	$5,000
VC 30BF30	Emergency Planning and Preparedness	$950	$475	$1,000	$2,250	$1,200	$5,000
—BF31	Failure to Comply with Commissioner's Order to Correct and CertifySpecial category — penalties vary; see the official schedule.	View official amounts
—BF32	Admin. Code § 15-220.1Special category — penalties vary; see the official schedule.	View official amounts
—BF33	Smoking on Construction SiteSpecial category — penalties vary; see the official schedule.	View official amounts

Penalty amounts are sourced from 3 RCNY § 109-03 and can change. Confirm against the official rule before relying on a figure. This page is a reference, not legal advice.