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The
Fairfax County Fire Marshal provides a variety of educational,
code enforcement, inspection, investigative, and technical services
to the businesses, residents and visitors of Fairfax County
and the towns of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna through the following
branches of the Fire & Rescue Department's Fire Prevention
Division:
The following subject areas
provide information and resources about code compliance and
fire prevention; inspection and test scheduling; freedom of
information act requests; fire prevention code permits; and
fire prevention related training. The relevant agencies and
related sites links located in the left navigation panel are
provided to make it easier for you to find information from
other agencies and resources.
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| Fire Marshal Relocation
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The Fire Prevention Division (Fire
Marshal) has relocated to the Burkholder Building located
at 10700 Page Avenue just down the street from the Massey
Building. View
New Location Map |
| New Building Permit and Application Processes
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Effective October 29, 2007, fire alarm, fire suppression,
and fire lane permits will be issued at the Fire Prevention Division
of the Fire and Rescue Department, 10700 Page Avenue, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.
The permit fee is $65.00. On July 1, 2008, Plans Review fees and Acceptance Testing fees
increased to $128 per hour, charged by the quarter hour. To expedite the process and
provide “one stop” customer service, the application and payment for the accompanying building trade
permit (electrical, plumbing, or mechanical) will also be accepted and issued
at the Fire Prevention Division. For copies of the application, please go to
Publications and Guidelines
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| Rash of Preventable
Fires Spotlighted - |
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The Fire Marshal wants to share information
to help residents save lives and reduce property damage
by preventing fires in the home, especially during the
summer season. Read More Information |
| Neighborhood Concerns:
Who do I call for assistance? - |
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Fairfax County has adopted regulations
to promote public health, safety and general welfare.
These regulations are enforced by different agencies within
the county. For a comprehensive list of common neighborhood
complaints/problems and the agencies responsible for addressing
them, please visit Fairfax County Neighborhood Concerns
online. Read
More Information
To report a suspected fire code violation, contact the
Fire Marshal at 703-246-4849 during normal business hours.
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Bonfires
(Permit Required) |
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Controlled
Burning (Controlled burning is prohibited from June
1 through August 31) |
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Recreational
Fires (A permit is not required for a recreational fire) |
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Complaints - To report a complaint
of illegal open burning, contact the Fire Inspections
Branch at 703-246-4849 during normal business hours. For
after-hours complaints, please call 703-691-2131.
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| Fire Alarm & Sprinkler System Training Lab - |
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Currently in Developement.
Contact the project coordinator at 703-246-4899 for additional
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| Business
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The
Fire Prevention Division periodically provides outreach
training and education to various business and industry
organizations on topics related to the Fire Prevention Code.
Contact the Fire Inspections Branch at 703-246-4849
for additional information. |
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Fairfax County is committed to a policy
of nondiscrimination in all county programs, services and activities and will
provide this document in alternative formats and in different languages upon
request. Please call 703-246-4753 (TTY: 711 or 1-800-828-1140) or write: Office of the
Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Division, 10700 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA
22030. Please allow at least seven working days for preparation of material.
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