There are two ways to obtain a Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Chemical Laboratories (C-14): In person at FDNY headquarters or a Self-Certification program given here at CU.

Certificate of Fitness (C-14) Requirements

1. Applicant statement (filled out at time of exam).
2. Fire Department form A20 (filled out at time of exam). http://nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/a20.pdf
3. BS degree plus 5 years Chemical Laboratory experience OR
4. MS or greater degree plus 2 years Chemical Laboratory supervision.
5. Photocopy of Diploma (English).
6. Study material and pass short multiple-choice test (70%).
7. Additional paperwork and photo session prior to taking examination.

The self-certification program will allow us to accomplish our goal with regards to Laboratory Supervisors as mandated by the New York Fire Department regulations.

Certificate of Fitness Application
Study Materials for the Certificate of Fitness Examination

Certificate of Fitness test is given on site:

• Morningside - every Tuesday @ 2 pm in Mudd 351 (View the schedule page)
• CUMC - every Wednesday @ 12 noon in EHS Suite #63 (Building 601 West 168th Street) (View the schedule page)

In Person Certificate of Fitness (C-14) Program Requirements:

If you do not meet the education and experience requirements for Self Certification Program, you may take the Examination for the Certificate of Fitness for The Supervision of Chemical Laboratories (C-14) anytime at Fire Department Headquarters at 9 Metro Tech, Brooklyn N.Y. For study material, requirements, directions and further information go to the New York City Fire Department website at:

http://nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/c_of_f/coff.shtml

 Certificate of Fitness Renewals:

• If you are currently in the EH&S Certificate of Fitness database, your renewal will automatically be processed and paid for by Columbia University. Disregard renewal notices mailed to your home. Call EH&S to verify that your name is listed in the database.
• If you discover that you are not in the EH&S database, EH&S will then enter your name and all renewal fees will be paid by Columbia University.
• If your Certificate of Fitness is expired by less than 1 year, call EH&S to renew your C of F, which will be paid for by Columbia University.
• If your Certificate of Fitness is expired for more than 1 year, you will be required to retake the C-14 test.