Fire Watch Security Services
Fire watch is temporary, continuous observation of a building or work area — usually while a fire alarm, sprinkler system or other protection is out of service, or during hot work. The officer patrols defined routes, watches for fire hazards and raises the alarm immediately if a hazard is found.
Globe Protective Services supplies trained fire watch officers who follow the patrol route, frequency and log format your site requires.
What this service covers
- Continuous patrols of the designated area on the required interval
- Observation for smoke, heat, ignition sources and blocked egress
- Immediate notification of occupants and emergency services when needed
- Written fire watch logs recording each patrol, time and observation
- Coverage during system impairments, outages and hot work operations
- Coordination with your site contact and on-site trades
Properties and sites it suits
- Commercial buildings with impaired alarm or sprinkler systems
- Construction and renovation projects involving hot work
- Apartment and condominium buildings during system repairs
- Warehouses and industrial facilities during maintenance
- Hotels, schools and other occupied institutional buildings
- Properties awaiting inspection or system restoration
What to expect
Before coverage starts we confirm the patrol interval, route, log format and duration your authority having jurisdiction or fire protection contractor has specified.
Officers are briefed on the specific site, hazards present, egress routes and who to notify.
Every patrol is recorded with time and observations, so you have a written record to provide on request.
Fire watch continues until systems are restored or the requirement is lifted by the responsible authority.
Globe Protective Services provides fire watch personnel. We do not offer legal or code interpretation. Always follow the direction of your authority having jurisdiction and confirm the specific requirements for your site.
Frequently asked questions
How often must patrols occur?
Patrol frequency is set by the authority having jurisdiction and the conditions at your site, not by us. Confirm the required interval with your fire department or fire protection contractor and we will staff to it.
Does hiring fire watch make our building compliant?
We do not provide legal or code advice and cannot promise compliance. Fire watch is one measure that may be required; your authority having jurisdiction determines what your building needs and for how long.
How quickly can fire watch start?
Fire watch requests are frequently urgent. Call us with the site details and required interval and we will tell you what we can staff and when.
What documentation do we receive?
You receive the written fire watch log covering each patrol performed, with times and observations recorded during coverage.
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Where we provide this service
Globe Protective Services serves eight California counties. Coverage is confirmed per property, so contact us to check scope and staffing for your address.