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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. 

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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 2012 Edition, International Fire Code 2012 Edition, OCGA Titles 25 and 30 Georgia Accessibility Code.

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 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.

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Fire Alarm System Permitting Requirements

The Gwinnett County Fire Plan Review Section uses the NFPA Life Safety Code 101, 2012 Edition, and the National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72, 2013 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, 2013 Edition.  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  Rob Mathis at 678.518.6103 or email rob.mathis@gwinnettcounty.com.
  • Rack Storage Permitting Requirements (PDF)

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.

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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)

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

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Section Staff Contact Information

Staff and Email Title Phone Number
     
Jim Egan Life Safety, Hazardous Materials Review 678.518.6121
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
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