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Fire Watch

A dedicated patrol assigned to continuously monitor a property when its fire-suppression or alarm system is impaired.

A fire watch is a dedicated patrol assignment, often required by local fire code or a fire marshal's directive, when a building's fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, or another life-safety system is out of service or impaired.

Fire watch duties typically include continuous or frequent rounds through affected areas, checking for signs of fire or hazards, maintaining a means of immediately notifying the fire department, and keeping a detailed log of rounds performed — requirements are generally set by local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), so specifics vary by city and by the fire marshal's directive.

Because fire watch requirements are set by local fire code and the responding fire authority rather than a single statewide security regulation, property managers should confirm specific requirements (patrol frequency, documentation, staffing qualifications) with their local fire department or fire marshal's office.

Related entries

Standing Guard (Fixed Post)A security officer stationed continuously at a single location, as opposed to patrolling multiple sites.Post OrdersThe written, site-specific instructions that tell an officer exactly what to do at a given assignment.Incident ReportThe written record an officer creates documenting an observed event, action taken, and follow-up needed.

Official sources

  1. [1]California Fire CodeOffice of the State Fire Marshal
  2. [2]State Fire MarshalCAL FIRE

Links point to the publishing agency or the California Legislative Information text. Government pages are reorganized periodically — if a link moves, search the code section or agency name at the official site.

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