Fire Marshal’s Office

Plan Review & Inspections (New Construction)

ePLAN REVIEW

To submit plans, go to Customer Electronic Fire Protection Plan Review (ePlans) page under the Building Development Division.

Customer Guide ePlan Process

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• FMO ePlan Submission How to Quick Guide
• ePlan Process PowerPoint Presentation (video)
• Fire Protection Plan Review Permit Fees (Reference Code Compliance Manual 2021) (Fire Protection System Inspections Flow Chart)
• Fire Protection Plan Review Process
  • Virtual Plan Review Service
• Code Compliance Manual 2021  Fire Protection System Inspections Flow Chart

INSPECTIONS

• Fire Marshal's Inspection Guidelines (See Building Development)
• Inspection Fees (Reference Code Compliance Manual 2021) (FMO Fees FY2026) (Fire Protection System Inspections Flow Chart) 
• Inspection Fee Collection (Reference Code Compliance Manual 2021) (Fire Protection System Inspections Flow Chart)
• Hydrostatic Test Information
• Sprinkler Fire Protection Inspection Information

PERMITS

Sprinkler Express Permit

Fire Alarm Express Permit

Operational Permit Applications

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION

• Electronic Submissions Only for Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan
  • Email submission and packet to [email protected]
• Fire Lane Plans under Permits click here
• Electronic Submissions Only for Fire Lane Plans
  • Email submission and packet to [email protected]
• Part A; Part B; Part C; Part D
• Night Club Code Compliance and Safety
• PWC Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Packet     Fire Safety Event Plan (fillable form)
• Knox Box
  • Home Knox Box 
  • Commercial Knox Box
  • Knox Box FAQs

For information on how to sign up or use the ePortal for all of your permit or plan submissions, please click here.

Fire Code FAQs

• What is the criteria for fire lanes on public streets and private property? Fire Lanes; Fire Lane Permit
• What are the most common causes of fire protection permit inspections being rejected?
• Why is blasting necessary? Blasting brochure. Click here for more information on blasting.
• What are the requirements for open burning in Prince William County? Burning Regulations
• What are the requirements for using a grill? Grills
• What are the requirements of the fire prevention code regarding haunted houses or carnivals? Halloween
• What are the requirements for having a live tree at Christmastime? Holiday Decorations
• What are the general requirements of the fire prevention code that affect a mercantile business? Mercantile
• What are the general requirements of the fire prevention code that affect an apartment building or condominium? Multi-Family Dwellings
• Who is required to post an occupant load, and how does it have to be posted? Posting Occupant Load
• What are the requirements of the fire prevention code for use of tents or canopies? Tents
• What are the requirements to have a bonfire? Bonfires
• What are the requirements of the fire prevention code for storage in a warehouse? 
• What are the requirements in the fire prevention code regarding marking of stationary aboveground storage tanks and cylinders? NFPA 704 Markings
• What are the requirements for the application of flammable finishes in buildings? Flammable Finishes in Buildings
• What are the requirements for having an after-graduation party or gathering to celebrate an occasion? Assembly Fire Safety Guidelines