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Life Safety

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1. How can I check the status of my permit or project?

The status may be found online. Under the Permit/Project Inquiry select Current Permits to be transferred to the online Building Permit Inquiry System. Select the anonymous tab to view the permit by permit number, address, applicant name, parcel number or license number. Select development review projects for current project status viewable by project number. For questions, contact 301-600-3463. Permit/Project Inquiry

2. What does the Office of Life Safety do?

We review Fire Alarm & Suppression System plans and non-residential building plans for life safety issues. We are also an approving agency for all site and improvement plans. We inspect homes and non-residential establishments which have open permits for life safety and fire prevention code compliance to help ensure the safety of citizens.

3. Where do I apply for a Fire permit?

Application is made at the Division of Permitting & Development Review, 30 N. Market Street in Frederick. Directions

4. How do I obtain an inspection?

Call Life Safety at 301-600-3463 after you’ve received your approved permit. Please have your permit number available.

5. What is a suppression system?

This includes equipment designed to control fire including sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, hoods & chemical extinguishing systems.

6. Do I have to sprinkler an addition to my home?

If your home is already protected by a sprinkler fire suppression system, the addition does need to have sprinklers. Homes that do not have an existing sprinkler system aren’t required to install sprinklers.

7. What information do I need to include on fire permit submittals?

All information needed for fire permit submittals can be found on our website or you may contact us at 301-600-3463. Life Safety website