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
Deputy Chief, Fire Official - 703-246-4753

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



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