N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-109.1: § 28-109.1 Fire protection plan required for covered buildings.

New building and alteration applications for covered buildings as set forth in section 28-109.2 shall include a fire protection plan prepared by or under the supervision of a registered design professional who shall professionally certify such plan. Such plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the fire department for compliance with this code prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a temporary certificate of occupancy or a letter of completion, as applicable. The fire protection plan shall be submitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the fire department.

Exception: No fire protection plan shall be required for an alteration that meets all three of the following requirements:

1. The alteration does not involve a change of use or occupancy;

2. The alteration does not exceed $1,000,000; and

3. The alteration does not create an inconsistency with a previously approved fire protection plan.