“When fire alarms or sprinkler systems fail, certified fire watch personnel prevent catastrophic shutdowns, legal penalties, and life safety hazards.”
Immediate On-Site Fire Watch to Keep Your Doors Open
Under NFPA standards and California fire codes, if an automated fire alarm, sprinkler system, or water pump becomes inoperative, a building may face mandatory evacuation and closure unless a certified fire watch is established immediately.
What Does a Certified Fire Watch Guard Do?
GetGuard fire watch personnel conduct continuous patrols across all affected floors and rooms, checking for signs of smoke, electrical arcing, hot work hazards, and blocked emergency egress doors.
- Hourly NFPA-compliant patrol log books maintained on-site for Fire Marshal inspection
- Direct radio contact with local municipal fire dispatch
- Immediate emergency sounding and occupant evacuation coordination
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