The overall goal of the University of Virginia's Fire Safety Program is the protection of life and property at UVA. The Fire Safety Program at UVA strives to identify and minimize those conditions and/or actions that may encourage fires to start and spread. Through fire training programs, University staff, faculty, and students are educated on fire safety practices.

Responsibilities and Services

• Tent Permitting Directions and Application pdf
• Responding to fire/building code questions
• Serving as the primary contact State Fire Marshal’s Office
• Serving as the primary contact to the Charlottesville Fire Department
• Conducting fire safety inspections of UVA owned Buildings
• Preparing and implementing evacuation plans for University buildings
• Developing and conducting fire safety training programs
• Maintaining a database of fire safety compliance and incident information

Important UVA Fire Safety Policies

• ID:SEC-032 - Open Burn and Open Flame Operations
• ID:SEC-018 - Fireworks Display
• ID:SEC-013 - Tent Use on University Property

If you need to contact our office, please email us at: [email protected]