Fire and Rescue Alert:
The Revenue and Records Branch is responsible for the collection of fees for services outlined in Chapter 61 and Chapter 62 of the Code of the County of Fairfax. Staff processes applications submitted in PLUS and Freedom of Information Act requests pertaining to fire protection systems, fire prevention code permits, building fire inspections, tanks and hazardous materials.
Methods Accepted: || CASH || CHECK || MONEY ORDER || CREDIT CARD ||
Authority to Charge Fees. Authority to charge fees originates from Chapter 61 and Chapter 62 of the Fairfax County Code and §2.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia.
Questions related to fee payments for billable services provided by the Office of the Fire Marshal should be directed to the Revenue & Records Branch at 703-246-4803.
PERMITS
For permit applications and information about installation permits required by the Office of the Fire Marshal, visit the Installation Permit Requirements area of our website.
PLAN REVIEW (except Fire Code Modification)
Fees are due upon completion of the plan review process. Question related to plan review fees should be directed to the Revenue & Records Branch at 703-246-4803. Questions related to the plans review process and review status should be directed to the Engineering Plans Review Branch at 703-246-4806.
FIRE CODE MODIFICATION
Fees are due after application acceptance. Questions related to the plans review process and review status should be directed to the Engineering Plans Review Branch at 703-246-4806.
ACCEPTANCE TEST/INSPECTIONS
Acceptance Testing and Inspection Fees. Fees are based on an hourly charge of $208 per hour calculated on the quarter hour or part thereof, per inspector. Fees for fire protection equipment and systems performance tests and inspections, other equipment and systems performance tests and inspections, occupancy or pre-occupancy inspections, fire lanes and required retesting or re-inspections shall be imposed at the rate of $208 per hour calculated on the quarter hour or part thereof, per required inspector. This fee requirement is found in Chapter 61 of the Fairfax County Code.
The following matrix is to serve as a guideline in determining when a re-inspection fee is required for acceptance testing. A minimum notice of 24 hours (one full business day) for test cancellation is required. This fee requirement is found in Chapter 61 of the Fairfax County Code.
| CIRCUMSTANCE | CONDITION | INSPECTED | REINSPECTION FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancelled or rescheduled off site more than 24 hours prior to appointment | N/A | No | No |
| Cancelled or rescheduled off site less than 24 hours prior to appointment | N/A | No | Yes |
| Contractor shows, others do not, or inspectors arrive, no one on site | Cannot Test | No | Yes |
| Cancelled while inspectors on site; test not started | Not Ready | No | Yes |
| Regular Inspection, test started, test not completed | Not Ready or Failure due to fault of contractor | Yes | Yes |
| Regular inspection, test started, test not completed | Failed, but due to fault of contractor | Yes | No |
| Regular inspection, test completed | Substantially ready with minor deficiencies | Yes | No |
| Regular inspection, test completed | No punch list, inspection approved | Yes | No |
| Final Inspection | Deficient | Yes | Yes |
INSPECTIONS
PERMITS
Section 108.1 of the Fire Prevention Code authorizes the Office of the Fire Marshal to require operational permits (i.e., Fire Prevention Code Permits) for activities, processes, and occupancies regulated by the Fire Prevention Code. Once issued, Fire Prevention Code Permits (FPCP) allow the permit applicant to (i) conduct activities involving the handling, storage, or use of substances, materials, or devices regulated by the Fire Prevention Code, (ii) conduct processes regulated by the Fire Prevention Code which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, (iii) and/or to establish a place of assembly. Operational permits are also issued for the closure of fuel storage tanks (i.e., remove or abandon in place).
In Fairfax County and the towns of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna, operational permits are known as "Fire Prevention Code Permits" (FPCP). FPCP requirements originate from Table 107.2 of the Fire Prevention Code (as amended by Fairfax County). The full list of Fire Prevention Code Permits and fees is available.
For permit applications and information about operational permits required by the Office of the Fire Marshal, visit the Operational Permits and Inspections area of our website.
Fees for copies and/or research of any document and/or information available under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Questions related to obtaining information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) should be directed to the Revenue & Records Branch at 703-246-4803.
$29 Per chemical, to a maximum of $264.