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

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.

PLUS can be used to track current applications, make changes to these applications or to start a new application.

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

Guidelines for Installation Applications in PLUS

Alternative Fire Extinguishing Systems

The Alternative Fire Extinguishing Systems record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install, modify, or demolish the following suppression system types:

  • Aerosol (NFPA 2010)
  • Automatic Water Mist (NFPA 750)
  • Carbon Dioxide (NFPA 12)
  • Clean-Agent (NFPA 2001)
  • Dry-Chemical (NFPA 17)
  • Foam (NFPA 11 & 16)
  • Halon (NFPA 12A)
  • Wet-Chemical (NFPA 17A)

For step-by-step instructions to submit an Alternative Fire Extinguishing Systems record, click HERE.

Door Locks

The Door Locks record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install, modify, or demolish Delayed Egress, Electrically-locked Egress, Stairway, or Sensor Release Egress door locks.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Door Lock record, click HERE.

Fire Alarm

The Fire Alarm record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install, modify, or demolish a Fire Alarm or Central Station system.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Fire Alarm record, click HERE.

Fire Lane

The Fire Lane record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install, modify, or refresh curb/pavement markings, post/building mounted signage, or vehicular access control.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Fire Lane record, click HERE.

Site/Building Fire Review for Towns and Site Exceptions

The Site/Building Fire Review for Towns and Site Exceptions record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public whose project address in within the Town of Herndon (TOH) jurisdiction needs the Fire Plan Review as a support to their construction permit submitted to the TOH Department of Public Works.  Additionally, exceptions apply when the review is not for a new site plan or new construction, only review by the Fire Marshal is required, the area being disturbed is less than 2500 sq ft and there is not an open bond on the parcel.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Site/Building Fire Review for Towns and Site Exceptions record, click HERE.

Smoke Control

The Smoke Control record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when building design includes smoke control systems and used as a mechanism to submit required documents for approval.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Fire Plan Review Amendment record, click HERE.

Sprinkler System or Standpipe System

The Sprinkler System or Standpipe System record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install, modify, or demolish one of these systems and their components within a Commercial and/or Residential property. Components include Pumps, Pressure Regulating Hose Valves, Pressure Regulating Devices, and Backflow Preventers.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Sprinkler System or Standpipe System record, click HERE.

Storage – High-piled/Other

The Storage - High-piled/Other record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public requests a review for High-piled, Lumber Yard/Agro-Industrial/Biomass, Indoor, Other, or Installation or Modification of a propane cylinder exchange station.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Storage - High-piled/Other record, click HERE.

Storage Tank – Install

The Storage Tank - Install record is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install a new, permanent storage tank, install a portable, temporary storage tank, relocate an existing tank, modify existing tank lines or dispensing equipment, or make a tank change to a higher hazard.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Storage Tank – Install record, click HERE.

Underground Line

The Underground Line is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public wants to install, modify, or demolish Fire Service Line piping, Freestanding FDC, Private Hydrants, or Water Supply Systems.

For step-by-step instructions to submit an Underground Line record, click HERE.

Fire Plan Review Amendment

The Fire Plan Review Amendment is required by the Office of the Fire Marshal when a member of the public has approved plans and wants to revise them.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Fire Plan Review Amendment record, click HERE.

Fire Code Modification

The Fire Code Modification record is used to make a request to modify a code provision related to Aerial Ladder Access, Fire Department Access, Fire Lane, etc. from the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 62 of the Code of Fairfax County, or the fire protection related provisions of the Public Facilities Manual.

For step-by-step instructions to submit a Fire Code Modification record, click HERE.

For Help with Getting Started with PLUS Check Out the Following Instructions 

 

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) Records have Moved to PLUS 

The Office of the Fire Marshal now required all ITM records and documents to be uploaded annually to the PLUS portal. To learn more about the changes visit: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Record Scheduling has Moved to PLUS.

Pool Fire Prevention Code Permit Renewal Process has Moved to PLUS 

Applying for a renewal of a pool operation Fire Prevention Code Permit has moved to PLUS. Pool operators can view the following for more information about the changes:

PLUS Support 

For more information on the PLUS project and additional resources, please visit the PLUS Support Center

If you have technical questions or need assistance using the PLUS system, please contact the Help Desk:

PLUS FAQ for Customers

PLUS Video Overview and Guide

Fairfax Virtual Assistant