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BUILDING & FIRE CODE RELATED LAWS

FIRE PREVENTION CODE

UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE (USBC)

Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) (PDF)
Elevator Code ASME A17.1-2004
Accessibility Code ANSI A117.1-2003, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

REFERENCED STANDARDS

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. This list is not exhaustive of the NFPA standards referenced by USBC or Fire Prevention Code.

NFPA 10 (2007) Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 13 (2007) Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D (2007) Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes
NFPA 13R (2007) Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14 (2007) Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 17 (2002) Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A (2002) Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 20 (2007) Centrifugal Fire Pumps
NFPA 22 (2003) Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
NFPA 24 (2007) Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
NFPA 25 (2007) Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 30 (2003) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A (2003) Automotive and Marine Service Station Code
NFPA 30B (2007) Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
NFPA 37 (2002) Stationary Engines
NFPA 72 (2007) National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 80 (1999) Fire Doors and Windows
NFPA 2001 (2004) Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

PUBLIC FACILTIES MANUAL

The Fairfax County Public Facilities Manual (PFM) sets forth the guidelines which govern the design of all public facilities which must be constructed to serve new development.

Public Facilities Manual (PFM)

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS MANUAL

The Fairfax County Special Inspections Manual (SIM) documents the requirements of the Fairfax County Special Inspections Program which was established in 1973 after the collapse of a 26-story concrete structure during construction. The program monitors all major commercial and residential construction projects in Fairfax County. The Fire Marshal is involved in issues addressed in chapters 15 (Smoke Control) and 17 (Safeguards During Construction).

Special Inspections Manual (SIM)

	Office of the Fire Marshal Engineering Plans Review Branch 10700 Page Avenue Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Telephone: 703-246-4806 Fax: 703-691-1053

Fairfax County is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all county programs, services, and activities. Upon request, the Office of the Fire Marshal can provide documents and publications in alternative formats and in different languages. Please call 703-246-4753 (TTY: 711 or 1-800-828-1120) or write us at the following address: Office of the Fire Marshal, 10700 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030. Allow at least seven to ten working days for preparation of material.

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