Fire Prevention Code

The Fire Prevention Code applies mainly to commercial and industrial buildings. Provisions of this code also are enforced in the common areas of apartment buildings (such as hallways, boiler rooms and laundry rooms). Complaints regarding life safety violations, such as blocked exits and inoperative fire protection equipment, are given the highest priority.

Fire Prevention Permits

Apply for a Fire Prevention Code Permit (FPC)

New Business

If you are a new business in the City applying for a FPC permit for the first time

  • Fill out the FPC application form(PDF, 4MB)
    This is a fillable pdf document. Type in all information as it pertains to your business.
    Save the filled-out document and email as an attachment to codeadministration@fairfaxva.gov
  • Once your application has been received and processed by our office you will be emailed an invoice for the permit fee(s). If you need the invoice sent to a different email address please provide this information when submitting the application. Make sure that you add codeadministration@fairfaxva.gov to your contacts so you will receive all correspondence from us.
  • Invoices should be paid by going to the City of Fairfax's PayGov.us website.
    • You must include your invoice number in the Purpose of Payment box.

Existing Business

If you are an existing business in the City that needs to renew your FPC permit

  • You will be receiving notification by US mail at approximately 30 days prior to your permit expiration month. This will include the invoice for your permit fee(s).
  • Invoices should be paid by going to City of Fairfax's PayGov.us website.
    • You must include your invoice number in the Purpose of Payment box.
  • Once you have made your online payment Fill out the FPC application form(PDF, 4MB)
    This is a fillable pdf document. Type in all information as it pertains to your business.
    Save the filled-out document and email as an attachment to codeadministration@fairfaxva.gov
    • Please include in this email the date that payment was made.

Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan Booklets

Each Restaurant in Fairfax City should have a copy of our Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan Booklet. Please contact our office at (703) 385-7830 if you do not have a copy.

The following documents are for existing business's to update their Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan.

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