Fire Watch
Dedicated officers who watch for fire hazards when alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service or a site carries elevated risk.
Overview
Overview
A fire watch puts a trained person on site to look for signs of fire and raise the alarm early while normal protection is reduced.
Requirements for fire watch, such as patrol intervals and logs, are often set by the local fire authority. Coverage is planned around those requirements.
Situations it suits
- Fire alarm or sprinkler systems that are offline for repair
- Construction or renovation involving welding or other hot work
- Temporary events or occupancy changes with added fire risk
What officers are responsible for
- Walk the assigned area at the required intervals
- Look for smoke, fire, blocked exits and hazards
- Keep a written log of each round
- Alert occupants and contact the fire department if fire is found
Exact duties are written into the site instructions for your property and agreed before service begins.
How coverage is planned
- 1Review any fire authority or insurer instructions you have received
- 2Map the areas, exits and alarm points to be covered
- 3Agree on round frequency, logs and who receives them
Questions about this service
Planning fire watch?
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