Fire Code Compliance Permits: What's Changed and Why It Matters

About this episode

This episode discusses the new online application process for Fire Code Compliance permits in Montgomery County.

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, we spotlight the new online application process for Fire Code Compliance (FCC) permits. Leading the conversation is Gail Lucas, chief of the DPS Customer Support and Outreach division, and FCC Manager Patsy Warnick, who is also the County Fire Marshal. Every commercial building and tenant space in Montgomery County must have an FCC permit issued by DPS to ensure compliance with life safety and fir...

People in this episode

Host: Gail Lucas

Guest: Patsy Warnick

Topics covered

• Fire Code Compliance
• Permitting Process
• Life Safety
• Commercial Buildings
• Online Applications

Keywords

• Fire Code Compliance
• permits
• Montgomery County
• DPS
• life safety
• commercial buildings
• online application

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, DPS, County Fire Marshal

Places: Montgomery County

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