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Code Compliance Information
Regulations for:
- Occupancy & Use
- Fire Department Access & Signage
- Fire Protection Systems
- Decorative Materials, Furnishings, and Storage
- Fireworks, Outdoor Burning, and Open-flame
- Self-Inspection Guidelines for Occupancies
- Home Child Care Facilities
Installation & Operational Permits
The Fire Marshal Permit Requirements page outlines code requirements, applications and fees for installation and operational permits.
- Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
- Special Locking Arrangements
- Fuel Storage Tanks
- Construction Projects
- Fire Lane Installations
- Fire Department Key Boxes
- Activities, processes, and occupancies regulated by the Fire Prevention Code
Engineering Plans Review
The Engineering Plans Review Branch:
- reviews fire alarm, building, sprinkler, tank, range hood, site, and other plans for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC or a.k.a. Fire Prevention Code);
- provides code interpretations for the building industry and the general public;
- reviews plans for fire lane installation and evacuation procedures requirements of the Fire Prevention Code.
Over 25 different plan types are reviewed that directly affect life safety.
Billable Services & Fees
Fees are accessed by the Revenue and Records Branch for:
- Plans Review
- Installation and Operational Permits
- Acceptance Testing of newly installed fire protection systems
- Retesting for the maintenance and upkeep of existing fire protection systems
- General Inspections
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Records requests
Testing Electric-Powered Fire Pumps
Effective April 1, 2018, fire inspectors from the Fairfax County Fire Marshal’s Office will not witness or be a party to any fire pump test in which fire pump testing technicians do not wear proper protective equipment to protect against the potential arc flash hazards.
