Commercial Fire Code Permits Go Through the County One Stop Permit Shop

Montgomery County has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code as its county fire code. It applies in unincorporated Montgomery County and in cities that choose to use the county code.

Commercial projects in those areas need fire-code review as part of the permit process. The county uses a One Stop Permit Shop. You submit papers to the Permit Department. The Fire Marshal then reviews the fire-code part.

Before a covered building can be occupied, the county requires a final inspection and a Certificate of Compliance from the Fire Marshal. Ask early whether the use, build-out, size, fire system, or change of occupancy triggers review.