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Fire Watch
Background:
A Fire Watch is a physical inspection conducted when a building's fire alarm and/or sprinkler system is not operational. During a Fire Watch, a responsible occupant actively looks for evidence of smoke and fire, listens for in-room smoke detectors sounding, and if smoke or fire is found, contacts emergency personnel and evacuates the building. In most states, a Fire Prevention Code requires that fire alarm systems in all buildings, and sprinkler systems in those buildings equipped with them are operational at all times. If the alarm or sprinkler system is not operational, the industrial and or residential facility may not be occupied. A Fire Watch is an emergency, short-term alternative that permits continued occupancy of industrial and or residential facilities. This process si usually facilitated by the use of a security guard service.
Who Calls a Fire Watch?
A fire watch may be required by the Fire Department , Department of Environmental Safety Fire (on-campus), or Residential Facilities The need for a fire watch is based on an assessment of the operational status of a fire alarm and/or sprinkler system.