Residents and business owners in Washington County will see a major shift in how fire safety is managed starting July 1, when the Division of Permits and Inspections begins directly providing Fire Prevention Services. These services will now include in-house fire plan reviews, sprinkler system evaluations, and routine fire inspections—changes intended to strengthen life safety and ensure better compliance with fire codes throughout the county.
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To help local stakeholders understand the new procedures, the county has scheduled an outreach meeting on June 27. The session is targeted at general contractors, homebuilders, fire suppression companies, and municipal officials who are likely to be impacted by the operational transition. It will provide guidance on new permitting and inspection workflows, and give attendees a chance to ask questions directly to county staff.
The outreach meeting will take place at the Washington County Public Training Center in Hagerstown at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27. The county is encouraging all affected parties to attend to ensure a smooth rollout of the services.
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With these changes, businesses and residents can expect a more streamlined and locally controlled process for ensuring fire safety compliance. For more information about the new services or the outreach event, individuals can contact the Division of Permits and Inspections at 240-313-2460 or visit the county’s official website.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by Washington County Division of Permits & Inspections
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