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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
fire.prevention@fairfaxcounty.gov
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
William D Vannoy
Deputy Chief, Fire Official - 703-246-4800

Department Resources

  • Fire & Rescue Homepage
  • Office of the Fire Marshal Homepage
  • About the Fire Marshal
  • Contact Information
  • PLUS
  • Installation Permits
  • Engineering Plans Review
  • Acceptance Testing (Fire Protection Systems)
  • Emergency Planning & Preparedness
  • Operational Permits (FPCPs) & Non-Permitted Inspections
  • Code Compliance Information
  • Applications & Forms
  • Billable Services & Fees
  • Email Subscriptions
  • Hot Tips

Related Resources

  • Records Request (FOIA)
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  • ISO Ratings
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Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)

The Planning and Land Use System (PLUS) is a new multi-agency platform for Fairfax County customers to complete their zoning, building, permitting or other land development processes online. Through the PLUS platform, customers will create and submit applications online, pay fees, track application status, and receive electronic notifications. Customers and county staff will use PLUS to review applications and conduct searches. PLUS will serve as a unified source of information for industry and the general public, eliminating the silo-effect of different systems that cannot communicate with each other. All phases of PLUS for the Office of the Fire Marshal were launched on October 31, 2022.

  • If you have technical questions (i.e., account setup, password issues) with PLUS, call 703-324-2222, TTY 711, or email plussupport@fairfaxcounty.gov.
  • For assistance with Fire-specific questions, please visit our PLUS FAQs page or Contact Us.
  • Subscribe to the YouTube page for how-to videos.
  • To apply for a record, log into or create a PLUS account.

Please Note: Microsoft Edge is the supported browser for PLUS.

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Fire Record Types in PLUS

For use with the Installation records when the code to be modified is the Code of Fairfax County, Public Facilities Manual, or Statewide Fire Prevention Code.  Code modifications requests for the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) are to be submitted via Building's Code Modification record.

  • Fire Code Modification

The Fairfax County Fire Marshal is authorized to act on behalf of the Fairfax County Building Official regarding enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), providing primary USBC enforcement in the area of fire protection systems, which includes processing and issuing installation permits.

  • Alternative Fire Extinguishing Systems
  • Door Locks
  • Energy Storage System
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Lane
  • In-building Emergency Communications Coverage
  • Private Fire Service Main (Underground/Aboveground)
  • Site/Building Fire Review for Towns and Site Exceptions
  • Smoke Control
  • Sprinkler System and Standpipe System
  • Storage - High-piled/Other
  • Storage Tank - Install

Pre- and Post-occupancy inspections are required by the Fire Marshal based on these requirements.

  • Occupancy Inspection

Short-Term and Single-Use Fire Prevention Code Permits are obtained for a limited amount of time or one-time use and are not renewable. The following are short-term or single-use fire prevention code permits that can be created in PLUS. Click on each permit type for step-by-step instructions.

  • Blasting
  • Bonfire
  • Controlled Burn
  • Event/Gathering
  • Fireworks - Display
  • Fireworks - Retail
  • Floor Finishing
  • Fumigation
  • Hot Work
  • Storage Tank - Abandon/Remove/Temp Out of Service

These permits are applicable to lines 57.3 and 24, respectively, of Table 107.2.

  • FPCP License
    • Hot Work: All Locations
    • Explosives: Firm or Company

  • Hypothermia Center
  • Regulated Care Facility

Amendments are accessible via the Make Changes link found in the Action column of the records listed under the Fire tab.  Specific amendments are visible there based on record type and record status.

  • Required Documents
  • Withdrawal Request
  • Fire Prevention Code Permit Expiration Extension
  • FPCP
  • Fire Plan Review
  • Hypothermia Center Amendment

  • PIN Registration

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