Office of the Fire Marshal

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

John Walser,
Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Official

Emergency Planning & Preparedness

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 the building types, facilities, and occupancies listed below. Please submit your Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans to the Fire Inspections Branch two weeks prior to your inspection. In addition, if the building, facility, or occupancy maintains a lockdown plan, Fire Marshal review and approval is also required. Read more about occupancies with Lockdown Plans online.

Note: Please consult Chapter 4 of the Fire Prevention Code for detailed information about the fire safety and evacuation planning requirements for each building, facility, or occupancy type.

Questions about emergency planning and preparedness may be directed to the Fire Prevention Inspections Section at 703-246-4849.

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