Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Burkholder
Building
10700 Page Avenue
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Telephone: 703-246-4849
TTY: 703-385-4419
This publication defines the code compliance requirements for
Halloween Parties and Haunted Houses that are open to the public.
Any Building intended to be used for Halloween parties or haunted houses
shall be approved for occupancy. In order to comply with the
use group intended, the building owner shall obtain a Fire Prevention
Code Permit for Place of Public Assembly. An inspection request
shall be made to the Fire Prevention Division 703-246-4849
at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance and approval granted
by this Division prior to opening the site.
The following is a list of fire safety requirements that can
be used to provide a fire-safe environment for all occupants.
| 1. |
All areas shall be constructed of noncombustible
materials. Wood shall be pressure treated fire retardant
and used only in a nonstructural application. |
| 2. |
Only latex and water based paint shall
be allowed on premises. |
| 3. |
Handrails shall be required on stairs having
three or more risers (steps). |
| 4. |
Emergency white lights and exit lights
shall be provided. |
| 5. |
Aisle spaces shall be at least 36 inches
wide. |
| 6. |
No dead ends over 20 feet long shall be
permitted. |
| 7. |
"No Smoking" signs shall be posted
at front entrances. |
| 8. |
Exit discharges shall be illuminated. |
| 9. |
Exit doors, aisle corridors, passageways,
etc., shall not be blocked or obstructed in any manner. |
| 1. |
All decorations shall be flame resistant
(foam plastics not permitted). |
| 2. |
Straw, dry vines, leaves, trees, artificial
flowers, cornsilk, cornstalks or vegetables shall not
be permitted, unless such material is flame-proofed with
an approved material. |
| 3. |
All ropes, wires, pull chains and cables
shall be at least eight (8) feet from the floor. |
| 4. |
No open flames or candles are permitted. |
| 5. |
No kerosene heaters or lanterns are permitted. |
| 1. |
All groups shall be escorted by an attendant
and limited to ten (10) persons. Attendants shall be positioned
at the entrance and exit. |
| 2. |
All attendants shall have operational flashlights. |
| 3. |
A means shall be provided, and shall be
constantly attended, to illuminate the entire interior
of the building in the event of a fire or other emergency. |
| 4. |
A method shall be available to notify public
safety agencies by telephoning "9-1-1" in case
of an emergency. |
| 5. |
Bales of straw shall not be piled more
than one standard bale in height for use to construct
a maze and bales shall not be used in any structure. |
| 6. |
Bales of straw shall not be used to construct
any type of structure or tunnel. |
If you need more information, please call the Fire Inspections Branch.
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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