Welcome to the Community Risk Reduction Division and Office of the Fire Marshal. We are here to help you prevent fires before they start and provide the tools you need to protect your home or business. Use the guide below to find the specific services you need today.
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Community Risk Reduction / Office of the Fire Marshal
Inspections and Permits
Manage Your Business Safety
We partner with local business owners to ensure every commercial space is a safe environment for employees and customers.
- Schedule an Inspection: All new construction, compliance, and high-risk occupancy inspections must be scheduled through the Gwinnett County ZIP Portal.
- Note: To avoid extra costs, ensure your facility is ready; re-inspection fees are assessed for all failed inspections.
- Submit Plans or Buy Permits: Visit the ZIP Portal to submit your Fire Plan and Review or to purchase necessary operational permits.
- Get Professional Guidance: If you are a new manager or running a state-mandated facility (like a daycare), you can request a pre-inspection walk-through or sign up for specific care-provider courses to help you meet fire codes.
- Review the Rules: Stay informed by checking the Gwinnett County Fire Prevention Ordinance and the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards.
The Community Risk Reduction Division/ Office of the Fire Marshal assesses re-inspection fees for all failed inspections. For more information, please review the following documents.
Community Education
Protect Your Home and Family
Fire safety starts at home. We offer several Community Education programs to help you and your neighbors stay prepared.
- Learn Life-Saving Skills: Sign up for community courses in CPR, First Aid, and general fire safety.
- Visit Your Firefighters: You can coordinate Station Tours or invite us to your community event to learn more about how our teams operate.
- Partner with Us: We work with local businesses and neighborhoods to analyze risks and create custom safety strategies to reduce injuries in your area.
Investigations
Report Hazards and Help Solve Crimes
Your eyes and ears help us keep the entire county safer.
- Report a Fire Code Violation: If you see a life safety hazard, you can report it 24/7 through the Gwinnett County ZIP Portal
- Share Information on Arson: Our certified investigators work to identify the cause of every fire. If you have information regarding a suspicious fire, you could receive a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest.
- Call the Arson Hotline: 1.800.282.5804
- Contact Fire Investigations: 678.518.4800
Notice Of Fee Schedule
The Community Risk Reduction Division/ Office of the Fire Marshal assesses re-inspection fees for all failed inspections. For more information, please review the following documents.
Contact Information
Office of the Fire Marshal
678.518.4980 ext.2
Email: FireMarshal@GwinnettCounty.com
Address:
408 Hurricane Shoals NE,
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
OUTDOOR BURN LINE: 678-518-4979
Prevention & Enforcement
Fire Compliance Inspections
Fire Compliance Inspections are inspections of existing buildings and facilities in operation, with a current Certificate of Occupancy, prioritized and scheduled by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
Certain commercial occupancies are inspected at varying intervals by Gwinnett County Community Risk Reduction, Prevention and Enforcement (Fire Marshal’s Office) to verify continued compliance with fire and life safety codes and standards. Maintenance of a fire-safe facility can reduce the probability of a fire and reduce loss of life and property should a fire occur. Occupancies to be inspected are selected based on state mandates, historical data, the potential risk of fire to occupants, and requests by business owners.
To request a Fire Compliance Inspection, visit Gwinnett County's Gwinnett County's ZIP Portal online services page.
Along with printed information, additional educational opportunities can be requested including:
- Pre-inspection walk-through (consultation) with facility management and staff. This is very valuable for new managers who have not yet participated in the inspection process.
- Classes for groups with similar occupancies. Typically covers the self-inspection checklist and other tips for maintaining a code compliant facility.
- Participation in Care-provider courses for facilities such as Day-cares, Residential Board and Cares, and Community Living Arrangements (State Mandated).
- Others, customized, as needed.