NYC Emergency Action Plan Template — FDNY Fire Code §404 Compliant
Built to the NYC Fire Code §404 EAP rule. Submission-ready format for FDNY review, with floor-warden designations, posted-floor diagrams, and the Fire Safety Director coordination required by NYC FDNY.
When this template is required
NYC Fire Code requires a written EAP filed with FDNY for certain occupancies (office buildings over 75 ft tall, large assembly occupancies, and others). The plan must be approved by FDNY and posted on each floor.
Why this template
FDNY-submission-ready format
NYC's EAP rule is unusual: the plan must be filed with FDNY and approved. Generic OSHA EAPs aren't FDNY-compliant. This template is built to the FDNY format expected during review.
Floor warden / searcher / stairwell coordinator roles
NYC requires specific designated roles per floor: floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, searchers, stairwell coordinators. The template includes designation forms for each.
Posted-floor diagrams
NYC requires evacuation diagrams posted on each floor. The template includes the diagram format and posting requirements.
Fire Safety Director coordination
Large NYC buildings have a Fire Safety Director (FSD) — a certified position separate from the building's emergency plan. The template coordinates the tenant EAP with the building's FSD.
What you receive
- NYC FDNY EAP (Word .docx) — Fire Code §404 format
- Floor-warden designation forms
- Searcher and stairwell-coordinator designation
- Posted-floor evacuation diagram template
- Fire Safety Director coordination section
- Drill record format (FDNY-required frequency)
- Submission package format for FDNY review
- Bilingual signage (English/Spanish)
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- NYC office buildings >75 ft tall (Class B-2 occupancies)
- Large assembly occupancies in NYC
- Multi-tenant office buildings in NYC requiring tenant-level EAPs
- Building owners filing the umbrella building EAP with FDNY
Frequently asked
Which NYC buildings require an FDNY Emergency Action Plan?
Under NYC Fire Code §404, office buildings over 75 ft tall (Class B-2 occupancies), large assembly occupancies, certain healthcare facilities, and other occupancies designated by FDNY must have a written EAP filed with and approved by FDNY. The specific occupancies are listed in the Fire Code and FDNY's posted guidance.
How is the FDNY EAP different from the federal OSHA EAP?
Three main differences: (1) Filing — the FDNY EAP must be filed with and approved by FDNY before occupancy; OSHA EAPs are kept on-site only. (2) Designated roles — FDNY requires floor wardens, deputy wardens, searchers, and stairwell coordinators, each with specific responsibilities; OSHA only requires general procedures. (3) Posted diagrams — FDNY requires evacuation diagrams posted on each floor; OSHA only requires the plan be available.
What is a Fire Safety Director (FSD)?
In large NYC buildings, the Fire Safety Director is a certified position responsible for the building's overall fire and life safety. The FSD coordinates the building EAP with FDNY, manages drills, and oversees the floor wardens. The tenant EAP coordinates with — but doesn't replace — the FSD's role.
How often does the FDNY EAP need to be drilled?
FDNY requires regular drills — typically twice per year for office buildings, more often for high-occupancy assembly spaces. The exact frequency is specified in the FDNY Notice of Approval issued when your EAP is approved. The template includes the drill record format.
Can my multi-tenant office building use one EAP for all tenants?
Usually yes for the building umbrella, but each major tenant (or occupied floor) typically has its own EAP that coordinates with the building plan. The template can be used for both: the building's umbrella plan AND the per-tenant plans that reference it.