ePlans

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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Flowchart - Fire Protection ePlan Process Overview

INSPECTIONS

PERMITS

Sprinkler Express Permit

Fire Alarm Express Permit

Operational Permit Applications

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND INFORMATION

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

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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