VDFP’s State Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Emergency Evacuation Planning and Drills Guidance for Pre K-12 and Colleges and Universities

Guidance includes:

• Emergency evacuation drill requirements
• Lockdown plans
• Planning considerations for safety executing emergency evacuation drill requirements
• Related COVID-19 Q&A

Temporary Tent Guidelines for Outdoor Dining and Outdoor Fitness Activities

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved emergency rules that will allow restaurants and exercise facilities to reopen outside during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. Recognizing that some businesses affected by this ordinance may want to set up temporary tents for the comfort of their guests, the Office of the Marshal has highlighted a few of the fire safety requirements that allow safe use of these tents.

Email Subscriptions

The Office of the Fire Marshal now offers three email subscriptions for fire alarms, sprinklers, and general information.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) of Fire Protection Systems

Office of the Fire Marshal Inspectors will no longer be witnessing ITM activities of fire protection systems. These necessary safety items must continue to be maintained in an operational status. Fire inspectors will be confirming the necessary ITM has been done by reviewing contractor’s paperwork to verify system status.

Fairfax Joint Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Online Tier II Reporting