Fire Safety Notices Sign (Non-Fireproof Building)

Ensure your building meets NYC fire safety posting requirements with the Fire Safety Notice (Non-Fireproof Building) sign. Designed for non-fireproof residential buildings, this durable notice helps communicate emergency procedures to occupants while supporting compliance with New York City Fire Code and Housing Maintenance Code requirements. 

What This Sign is For: The Fire Safety Notice (Non-Fireproof Building) provides residents with critical emergency instructions specific to non-fireproof buildings. It outlines the appropriate actions occupants should take in the event of a fire, helping reduce confusion during emergencies and supporting safe evacuation or shelter-in-place procedures based on the location of the fire.
These notices are an essential part of New York City's residential fire safety program and are intended to improve occupant awareness before an emergency occurs.

Legal Requirement Explained: New York City requires owners of many residential buildings to provide occupants with fire safety information that is appropriate for the building's construction type. In non-fireproof buildings, the required notice explains the emergency procedures residents should follow if a fire occurs inside their apartment or elsewhere in the building.
These notices are required under the New York City Fire Code, Housing Maintenance Code, and rules administered by the FDNY, which establish fire safety communication requirements for residential occupancies.

Who is Required to Post This Sign:
This notice is generally required for owners and managers of non-fireproof multiple dwellings that are subject to New York City's residential fire safety notice requirements. This commonly includes:
- Apartment buildings classified as non-fireproof multiple dwellings
- Residential property owners
- Property management companies
- Housing cooperatives and condominium associations managing applicable buildings
- Building superintendents responsible for life safety compliance

Where We Recommend This Sign Be Posted:
The Fire Safety Notice should be posted where it is readily visible to building occupants, consistent with NYC residential fire safety requirements. Common posting locations include:
- Inside each apartment dwelling unit (where required)
- Common building entrance areas
- Residential lobbies
- Near mailboxes or other designated resident information areas
- Other locations required by the FDNY or applicable building regulations
The notice should always remain visible, legible, and accessible to occupants.

Unacceptable Locations to Post This Sign:
- Behind doors or furniture
- Inside locked maintenance or utility rooms
- Areas blocked by decorations, bulletin boards, or stored materials
- Locations exposed to excessive moisture or conditions that could damage the notice
- Any location where the sign becomes obscured or difficult to read

Recommended Height / Installation Requirements:
- Mount at approximately 48–60 inches above the finished floor to the center of the notice for comfortable viewing.
- Install on a clean, flat surface.
- Ensure the notice remains unobstructed and well illuminated.
- Replace any notice that becomes faded, damaged, or illegible.
- Use durable materials suitable for the installation environment.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or code compliance advice. Building owners should consult the current New York City Fire Code, Housing Maintenance Code, FDNY regulations, and other applicable laws or a qualified code professional to verify the specific requirements for their property.