When your building’s fire detection system is down, malfunctioning, offline, or under repair, this is when a fire watch guard is legally required.
Whether you are waiting for a system inspections, performing renovations, or dealing with an outage, a fire watch service bridges the gap until your system is fully operational.
Curtis Security fire guard service satisfies all safety regulations and protocols. The guards have all the proper training, certifications, satisfy all log requirements, and perform safety equipment inspections,.
We can quickly dispatch a fire watch or a security guard to your Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando Atlanta locations.
The East Lake Fire Rescue in Pinellas County Florida, provides clarity on the fire watch requirements.
A fire watch is the action of an on-site person whose sole responsibility is to watch for the occurrence of fire.
A Fire Watch May Be Required For Any Of The Following Reasons:
Fire alarm system fully or partially out of service.
Sprinkler system fully or partially out of service.
Fire pump is out of service.
Special hazards.
Other conditions as required by the Fire Department.
If any of these conditions occur and cannot be corrected within four hours, the building owner, or their representative is required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC) to either vacate the building or provide a fire watch until the system is repaired, or the hazard mitigated.
Curtis Protective Services
The old saying, “An ounce of preventions is worth a pound of cure”, definitely rings true with a fire watch guard. The small cost of the service doesn’t compare to the high cost of damages! Identifying potential hazards and establishing preventative measures, a fire watch guard is the first line of defense
Curtis Protective Services Fire Watch Guards have an in-depth knowledge of fire hazards, and quick response to any signs of danger to prevent loss of life and property damage.
We understand that often Fire Watches are unanticipated and require immediate response and are staffed accordingly to respond competently on short notice.
