Fire Marshal's Office

  1. SERVICE ADVISORY
    While City Hall is closed during COVID-19, inspections will be performed virtually, when possible. Our team will work with you to find the best solution possible.

    For building inspections, use the 24/7 Interactive Voice Response System at 240-314-5040. When scheduling an inspection, you must leave a site contact number and an inspector will contact you. Certain inspections will not be able to be performed due to their complex nature. Facetime video is our preferred option for inspections. For those without FaceTime capability, please contact John Bevard at JBevard@rockvillemd.gov for additional options.

    For fire inspections, complete the request online or email rockvillefiremarshal@rockvilemd.gov and our fire marshal will contact you.

    The following license-related inspections will be resume May 17:
    • Family daycare
    • Group home
    • Board and care

Summary of Fire Code

Local Fire Code - Chapter 9


The Rockville Fire Marshal's Office was established in 1997 to provide a higher level of service to the citizens and business community within the city limits. The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for the enforcement of fire codes during construction and throughout occupancy to ensure a safe environment for residents, visitors and firefighters.

Services

  • Fire inspections.
  • Fire code enforcement.
  • Fire safety and educational outreach.

If you believe a building is not inline with fire code, complete the building and fire code complaint form.

Still have questions? Contact:

Fire Marshal
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240-314-8240
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rockvillefiremarshal
@rockvillemd.gov
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For a second opinion from a supervisor or the director as described in the Customer Bill of Rights.


Schedule a Fire Inspection
For commercial, residential and facility fire inspections complete the online form and our Fire Marshal will be in contact. 

Contact Information


NamePhoneEmail
Ricky W. Barker, AICP
Director of Planning and Development Services		240-314-8202rbarker@rockvillemd.gov
Rabbiah "Robbie" Sabbakhan
Chief of Inspection Services
240-314-8242rsabbakhan@rockvillemd.gov
Carl Young
Fire Marshal		240-314-8250cyoung@rockvillemd.gov
Shannon Patrick
Fire Protection Engineer		240-314-8246spatrick@rockvillemd.gov
Charles Biggus
Fire Codes Plans Examiner		240-314-8252cbiggus@rockvillemd.gov
Walter Balma
Senior Fire Codes Inspector		301-281-1657
wbalma@rockvillemd.gov
Mary Davis
Fire Codes Inspector		240-314-8263mdavis@rockvillemd.gov
Resources

Smoke Alarm Installation Requirements

Maryland Fire Marshal's Office

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue