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Fire Marshal's Office

Fairfax County, Virginia

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

Richard A. Roatch,
Deputy Chief

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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.

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State and County Sources

Occupancy & Use

All-Night Graduation Parties

Carnivals, Fairs & Festivals

Haunted Houses

Temporary Tents

Indoor Vehicle Displays

Assembly Occupancies

Occupant Load Signs

Panic or Fire Exit Hardware

Non-Residential Use Permits

Fire Department Access & Signage

Stairway Identification Signs

Fire Department Key Boxes

Fire Protection Systems

Sprinkler System Winterization - Automatic

Sprinkler System Winterization - Antifreeze Solutions

Smoke Alarms Requirements

Fire Watch Personnel

Code Reference Packages (2009 and 2012 versions)

Decorative Materials, Furnishings, and Storage Arrangements

Decorative Vegetation & Holiday Trees Inside Buildings

High-Piled Combustible Storage Permit Requirements

Swimming Pool Chemicals

Fireworks, Outdoor Burning, Open-Flame, and Portable Heaters

Fireworks & Indoor Pyrotechnics

Recreational Fires

Bonfires

Barbeque Grills & Open-Flame Cooking Devices

Portable Outdoor Fireplaces

Portable Heaters

Candles & Open-Flame Decorative Devices

Self-Inspection Guidelines for Occupancies

Assembly Occupancies

Business Occupancies

Mercantile Occupancies

Office for Children (OFC) Home Child Care Facilities

OFC Fire Safety Code Compliance Guidelines

OFC Fire Evacuation Drill Guideline

OFC Fire Evacuation Drill Record

Fire Safety and Evacuation Planning

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

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