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Fire Marshal Permit Requirements for Public Pools & Waterparks

NOTICE TO SEASONAL POOLS & WATERPARKS

Permit Required
The Office of the Fire Marshal would like to remind all owners, operators, and managers of seasonal pools and waterparks to apply for or renew a Fire Prevention Code Permit (FPCP) prior to the opening of the pool or waterpark. Permit applications should be completed and submitted to the Office of the Fire Marshal prior to the dispensing and handling of hazardous materials (pool chemicals) and operation of the pool or waterpark.

Section 108.1 of the Fire Prevention Code (as amended by Fairfax County), requires all public pools and waterparks (commercial, community, and municipaly owned facilities) to obtain a Fire Prevention Code Permit (FPCP) for the dispensing and handling of hazardous materials (pool chemicals). This permit requirement does not apply to privately owned pools at single-family dwellings.

All permit fees must be paid at the time of permit application prior to the opening of the pool or waterpark. Record the following permit information on the FPCP Application (PDF):

Decsription: Swimming Pool Chemical Dispensing Operation
Type: F3POOL
Fee: $125

Information about all permit (FPCP) requirements and permit fees can be referenced in the publication Fire Prevention Code Permit (FPCP) Requirements & Fees (PDF).

Inspection Required
The issuance of this permit will include a safety inspection of the chemical storage and dispensing areas, pool area, and the pool house. After permit fees are paid, please call 703-246-4849, TTY 711 (extension "0") to schedule your permit inspection.

Learn More
To learn more about the Fire Prevention Code requirements related to the dispensing, storage, and use of common swimming pool chemicals (i.e., corrosive liquids and oxidizers) at water recreation facilities such as public swimming pools and waterparks, as well as the fire safety requirements common to water recreation facilities and the roles and responsibilities of pool operators and life guards, check out the following publication:

Swimming Pool Chemicals (PDF)

Questions regarding Fire Prevention Code requirements and the permitting process for public pools and waterparks should be directed to 703-246-4849, TTY 711.

	Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Office of the Fire Marshal 10700 Page Avenue Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Telephone: 703-246-4800 Fax: 703-691-0209 Fire Marshal Announcements

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