Fire Plan Review
Online Services
- Bonfire
- Tents and Temporary Membrane Structures
- Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales Stand
- Professional Outdoor Fireworks Display/Indoor Pyrotechnics
- Motion Picture & Television Filming
- Motion Picture & Television Special Effects
- Commercial Outdoor Land Clearing Burns
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Fire Permit Fees
Fire Plan Review Application and Guidelines
The Department of Planning and Development offers several online services including searching for applications or permits. By using the application number, your are able to check on the status of an application through the Department of Planning and Development's online permit searching service.
Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
The Gwinnett County Fire Plan Review Section uses the following codes: 2012 Gwinnett County Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, the current edition of the NFPA Codes and Standards as adopted and modified by the State Fire Marshal, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2018 Edition, International Fire Code 2018 Edition, OCGA Titles 25 and 30 Georgia Accessibility Code.
Gwinnett County Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance (PDF)
Gwinnett County Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance (PDF)
Motion Picture and Filming Permits
Gwinnett County Fire Plan Review and Fire Marshal’s Office has adopted NFPA 140 2018 Edition in addition to other NFPA Standards, International Fire Code, and Life Safety Code governing Motion Picture Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations. Permits are required at all locations conducting these activities.
Separate permits shall be required for Special Effects, Flame Effects, Sets, Storage, and Tents in excess of 400 square feet.
A completed Film Application shall be submitted to Fire Plan Review and any filming in buildings shall require a Temporary Use Occupancy Permit.
Procedures For Obtaining A Permit
Fire Alarm System Permitting Requirements
The Gwinnett County Fire Plan Review Section uses the NFPA Life Safety Code 101, 2018 Edition, and the National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72, 2019 Edition. For fire alarm questions please contact Jennifer Folden-Nissen at 678.518.6116 or email Jennifer.folden-nissen@gwinnettcounty.com.
Fire Sprinkler Systems And Rack Storage Permitting Requirements
Fire Plan Review uses NFPA 13, 2019 Edition. For sprinkler system or rack storage questions, please contact Rob Mathis at 678.518.6103 or email rob.mathis@gwinnettcounty.com
Commercial Kitchen Hood Requirements
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 Plan Review Section 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
Fire Plan Review Additional Links
Contact Information
Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development
Fire Plan Review Section
One Justice Square
446 West Crogan Street, Suite 150
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
678.518.6000 (office)
678.518.6144 (fax)
Fire Plan Review Section
One Justice Square
446 West Crogan Street, Suite 150
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
678.518.6000 (office)
678.518.6144 (fax)
Hours of Operation:
Walk-in Customer Service Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday
Phone: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Section Staff Contact Information
| Staff and Email | Title | Phone Number |
| Kenneth Ferguson | Life Safety, Hood and Suppression Review | 678.518.6120 |
| Rob Mathis | Life Safety, Fire Sprinklers, and Racking | 678.518.6103 |
| Jennifer Folden-Nissen | Life Safety, Fire Alarm Review | 678.518.6116 |
