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CODE REFERENCE PACKAGE

The Fire Marshal Code Reference Package (CRP) is authored and compiled by members of the Engineering Plans Review Branch. The document provides information and guidance to architects, engineers, designers, and installers about document submittal and plan review requirements related to the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Fire Prevention Code, and Fairfax County Public Facilities Manual (PFM). In addition, design, installation, and acceptance testing guidelines and policies for fire protection equipment and aboveground and underground storage tanks are provided. The CRP also outlines fire protection and safety requirements as well as tenant occupancy requirements for buildings under construction and renovation.

2009 Code Edition (PDF)

2006 Code Edition (PDF)

2003 Code Edition (PDF)

CODE COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES & INFORMATION

TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY & USE

All-Night Graduation Parties & After-Prom Events (PDF) (PSP)
Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs & Festivals (PDF) (P)
Temporary Haunted Houses Open to the Public (PDF) (PSP)
Temporary Tents (PDF) (P)
Indoor Vehicle Displays (PDF) (P)
Fire Hydrants (Temporary Use Information)
Non-Residential Use Permits (PDF)

FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS & SIGNAGE

Stairway Identification Signs (PDF)
Elevator Warning Signs *
Fire Lanes & Apparatus Access
Fire Department Key Boxes
Occupant Load Signs in Assembly Occupancies (PDF)
Street Addressing in Fairfax County

FIREWORKS, OUTDOOR BURNING, OPEN-FLAME, PORTABLE HEATERS

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

DECORATIVE MATERIALS, FURNISHINGS, STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS

Decorative Vegetation & Holiday Trees Inside Buildings (PDF)
Decorative Materials & Furnishings Inside Buildings *
High-Piled Combustible Storage (PDF) (P)
Swimming Pool Chemicals (PDF) (P)

FIRE DOORS & MEANS OF EGRESS

Fire Doors: Operation, Maintenance & Replacement *
Panic & Fire Exit Hardware (PDF)
Special Locks - Access-Controlled Egress * (P)
Special Locks - Delayed Egress * (P)
Special Locks - Electromagnetically Locked Egress Doors * (P)
Special Locks - Interior Stairway Doors * (P)
Special Locks - Correctional Facilities * (P)
Special Locks - Patient Restraint of Movement * (P)

STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION & USE

Commercial LPG Tank Installations * (P)
LPG Storage and/or Use Inside * (P)
LPG Storage and/or Use Outside (Portable Installation) * (P)
LPG Installation, Storage and/or Use Outside * (P)
LPG Cylinder Exchange Locations * (P)
LPG Dispensing & Cylinder Refill Locations * (P)
Combustible/Flammable Liquid Storage Tank Installation * (P)
Combustible/Flammable Liquid Storage Tank Abandonment * (P)
Combustible/Flammable Liquid Storage Tank Removal * (P)
Product Dispensing Equipment Installaltion * (P)

(P) = Permit Required. (PSP) = Public Safety Plan Required (No Permit). See individual guideline for details.

Note: Guidelines marked with an asterisk * are currently under developement or revision and are not yet available. Questions related to a particular topic should be directed to the Fire Inspections Branch at 703-246-4849, TTY 711 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

FORMS & PERMIT APPLICATIONS

SELF-INSPECTION GUIDELINES

Mercantile Occupancies (PDF)

Business Occupancies (PDF)

Assembly Occupancies (PDF)

HOME CHILD CARE FACILITIES - OFFICE FOR CHILDREN

Fire Evacuation Drill Record (PDF)

Fire Evacuation Drill Guideline (PDF)

Fire Safety Requirements (PDF)

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