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

22 minutes Posted Jan 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm.

Welcome And Why This Matters

Who Needs An FCC Permit

Checking Status And Annual Renewal

How The New ePlans Process Works

Tenant Vs Owner Responsibilities

Inspections And Scheduling

Municipal Exemptions And Where To Apply

Consequences Of Not Renewing

New Emergency Safety Plan Requirement

What The ESP Must Include

Submitting ESPs Through ePlans

Templates, Reviews, And Tenant Access

Update Cycles And Major Changes

Addendum For Frequent 911 Fire Calls

Reducing False Alarms And Risks

Three Key ESP Takeaways For Residents

Sprinkler Signage And Corridor Detection

Final Recap And How To Get Help

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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...

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