Office of the Fire Marshal

CONTACT INFORMATION: Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, Lobby Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
703-246-4800 TTY 711
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
John Walser
Assistant Chief, Fire Official - 703-246-4753

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Code References and Publications

This page outlines the Fire Prevention Code fire safety requirements and prohibitions related to each topic below.

Codes & Standards

State and County Sources



Fire Department Access & Signage

Stairway Identification Signs

Fire Department Key Boxes





Self-Inspection Guidelines for Occupancies

Assembly Occupancies

Business Occupancies

Mercantile Occupancies


Early Childhood Programs and Services (ECPS) Home Child Care Facilities

Fire Safety Code Compliance Guidelines

Fire Evacuation Drill Guideline

Fire Evacuation Drill Record


Emergency Planning & Preparedness

In accordance with sections 401.2 and 404 of the Fire Prevention Code, a fire safety and evacuation plan and a lockdown plan shall be prepared, approved by the Fire Marshal, and maintained for multiple building types, facilities, and occupancies. 

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