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State Fire Marshal's Office

State Fire Marshal’s Office Information Bulletin

CODES and STANDARDS NEWS

• State Fire Marshal’s Office Fee Change
• Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
• Related Laws Package
• Virginia Construction Code
• Virginia Industrialized Buildings Safety Regulations
• Virginia Maintenance Code
• Virginia Rehabilitation Code

*Established and instituted in 2012

Virginia State Fire Marshal

Brian McGraw

The mission of the Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is to provide safety to life and property from fire for the citizens of the Commonwealth.

To accomplish this mission, the SFMO:

• utilizes inspectors to complete fire safety inspections in localities that do not have their own fire code official;
• conducts building plan reviews for fire safety measures;
• conducts construction inspections for fire safety systems in state buildings;
• provides assistance to local building and fire code officials; and
• responds to complaints and questions from private citizens.

Many of Virginia’s larger urban localities have their own local fire official. Questions or complaints in those localities should be directed to the local fire official.

Additional Information on the State Fire Marshal’s Office:

• State Fire Marshal’s Office Programs
• Explosives Programs
• Fireworks Programs
• State Fire Marshal Regional Offices
• Fire Standard Compliant Cigarette Certification Program

For more information, e-mail: or call (804) 371-0220.

Related Links

• Virginia Fire Prevention Association
• Virginia Fire Chief’s Association
• Virginia Building Code Officials Association
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Publications

• Free viewing of the complete set of Virginia Building and Fire Codes
• Fire Safety Tips for Day Care Centers
• Fire Safety Tips for Dormitories
• Fire Safety Tips for Nightclubs
• Fire Safety Tips for Public and Private Schools
• Fire Safety Tips for Hospitals
• Fire Safety Tips for Residential Adult Care Facilities
• Local Fire Official Certification Information
• Virginia Fire Safety Regulations
• Fire Inspection Self-Help Checklist Guide

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