Fire watch prevention is sometimes an afterthought. It’s not until a business has to pay a costly fines or a tragedy happens, that a fire watch service is considered.
A fire watch guard typically includes continuous patrolling of a building or specific area affected by an impairment. These Fire Watch Guards have been highly trained to look for signs of any hazardous conditions, fire, smoke, or other abnormal conditions.
What circumstances require a fire watch guard?
Inoperative fire sprinklers or alarm system
If the fire suppression system, sprinkler, alarm, fire doors, is inoperative, being replaced or repaired, an active fire watch service needs to be on the premises until the system is properly up and running.
Water supply is shutdown or loss of power
If the water supply is shut down, a fire sprinkler system is not effective. Same goes with the electricity, the fire suppression system is not active without power. Which would mean a dedicated fire watch guard will need to be on-site until the electricity or water is fully restored.
Presence of flammable or toxic materials
The chances of a fire occurring is significantly increased in the presence of flammable or toxic materials. Damages and loss of lives from a fire can be minimized with a trained fire watch guard on site.
Building construction or demolition
If there is construction somewhere on the property, a fire watch or security guard may be necessary. Not only to keep things safe, but to ensure there isn’t a spark or fire.
Hot works
This can include welding, burning or similar work that is capable of starting a fire or explosion, must have a fire watch guard on site per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
To ensure the highest level of safety, Curtis Protective Services offers round the clock fire watch, customized for maximized protection, contact us today for more information.
