ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Fire Inspector Recertification Training & Continuing Education - December 2, 2009
• Our office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (County Holiday)
• Our office will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2009 (County Holiday)
• Elimination of Plumbing/Gas Permit for Water-Base Fire Protection System Installations/Modifications

HOT TOPICS & RECALL ALERTS

• Memo from the Virginia State Fire Marshal: Reliable Model G-3 Fire Sprinkler Problem (PDF)
• Dry Sprinkler Failures << Updated September 17, 2009
• CPSC News: Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard << Alert!
• CPSC News: Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire << Alert!
• CPSC News: Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate << Alert!
  

NEW, UPDATED & SEASONAL CODE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

• Open Burning & Recreational Fires << Updated August 6, 2009
• Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, Festivals & Outdoor Public Assemblages << Updated August 5, 2009
• Temporary Tents << Updated July 23, 2009
• Open-Flame Decorative Devices
• Fire Protection Equipment Installations & Modifications: Permit Requirements
• Posting of Central Station Monitoring Company Information
• Open-Flame Cooking & Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Devices: Code Changes

CURRENT BUSINESS SERVICES INFORMATION

• Fairfax Joint Local Emergency Planning Committe (FJLEPC) Online Tier II Reporting System
• Acceptance Testing of Fire Protection Systems & Special Locks: Scheduling Guidelines
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Records Request Application (PDF)
• Plans Review Inventory & Turnaround Time
• Plans Review Walk-Through Guidelines
• Fire Marshal Fee Schedule

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