Fire Planning Manager: Captain Steve Collins 678.518.6103 Steve.Collins@gwinnettcounty.com

Gwinett County Department of Planning and Development
Fire Plan Review Section
One Justice Square
446 West Crogan Street, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
678.518.6129 (office)
678.518.6144 (fax)

Hours of Operation:

Walk-in Customers 8:00-4:00 Monday through Friday
Phones 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday

Directions from Google Maps

A COMPLETE Fire Plan Review Application Form is required for each plan submittal. This application is also available in our office. The parcel identification number (PIN) is required and can be obtained from the tax documents for the property or through the Gwinnett County Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Browser. To help us provide the fastest possible review time, please fully complete this form. Fire Plan Review planners are available to applicants submitting revised construction plans and/or documents following the initial plan review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact us at 678.518.6129 if you have questions

The Department of Planning and Development offers several online services including searching for applications or permits. By using the application number (FIR), anyone is able to check on the status of an application through the Seach for Applications online service.

Department of Planning and Development Plan Review Process Guidelines (PDF)
Department of Planning & Development Plan Review Sections
Gwinnett County Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Browser.

Gwinnett County Fire Marshal's Office uses the following codes: 1995 Gwinnett County Ordinance for Fire Protection and Life Safety, the current edition of the NFPA Codes and Standards as adopted and modified by the State Fire Marshal, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2000 Edition, International Fire Code 2006 Edition, OCGA Titles 25 and 30 Georgia Accessibility Code.

Gwinnett County Fire Prevention & Life Safety Ordinance (PDF)

The Fire Marshal's Office uses the NFPA Life Safety Code 101 2000 Edition, and the National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 2002 Edition. Please complete the Fire Alarm Check List Form (PDF) and submit it along with your fire alarm plans. For Fire Alarm questions, please contact the Fire Alarm Specialist at 678.518.6137 or email shawn.gaunt@gwinnettcounty.com.

Fire Alarm Check List Form (PDF)

Please complete the Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Worksheet and submit the form with your sprinkler system plans. For sprinkler system or rack storage questions, please contact Steve Collins at 678.518.6103 or email steve.collins@gwinnettcounty.com.

Any commercial establishment that produces grease-laden vapors or smoke requires a kitchen ventilation system. A permit shall be obtained from the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal's Office before the installation of a system. This permit will be issued to an appropriate licensed contractor. For commercial kitchen hood requirement questions, please contact Kenneth Ferguson at 678.518.6120 or email kenneth.ferguson@gwinnettcounty.com.

State of Georgia Accessibility Code for Buildings and Facilities (PDF)
State of Georgia Fire Marshal Site

Fire Marshal's Office