Washington DC Fire Watch Services
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When your property’s fire alarm or sprinkler system fails, ensuring compliance and safety becomes critical. Urgent Security & Fire Watch connects residential and commercial properties in Washington DC with the reliable, professional fire watch services that meet Washington DC's fire code requirements and protects your property.
If you’re in need of reliable fire watch security in Washington DC, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re dealing with an unexpected fire alarm system failure, sprinkler malfunction, or a scheduled maintenance, we will get professional fire watch security guards to your Washington DC location.
Want to gain a better understanding of Washington DC's fire watch regulations? Read our
DC Fire Watch Guide
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Stress-Free Fire Watch Services from Start to Finish
At Urgent Security & Fire Watch, we simplify the fire watch process by assigning every client a dedicated account manager. Acting as your single point of contact, your account manager works directly with you to ensure a seamless experience.
Here’s how our account managers make fire watch services easy:
- Compliance Made Simple: We help determine the number of personnel required to meet fire marshal regulations.
- Custom Plans, Hassle-Free: We draft the fire watch plan for your building and submit it to the fire marshal on your behalf.
- Expert Communication: We can assist with communicating with the fire marshal on your behalf. You are included in all communication with the fire marshal, ensuring plans and documentation are submitted on time.
From start to finish, your account manager provides personalized support, taking the stress out of fire watch services and giving you peace of mind.
HOW IT WORKS - WE MAKE GETTING FIRE WATCH SIMPLE
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Call Us
Contact us at 888-241-8183 we’re available 24/7 to answer your call.
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Tell Us Your Needs
Whether it’s an emergency or scheduled maintenance, we’ll listen carefully and create the paperwork and plan that works for you.
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We Dispatch Quickly
Licensed fire watch officers will be on-site fast to start patrolling and protecting your property.
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We Stay Until the Job Is Done
Our fire watch officers will monitor your property and patrol regularly until your fire alarm or sprinkler system is repaired and approved by the fire marshal.
Washington dc fire watch company you can trust
Urgent Security & Fire Watch is a trusted name for fire watch services in the DC Metro Area. We specialize in managing all aspects of fire watch security, ensuring your property has the fire watch personnel it needs and in full compliance with District of Columbia Fire Regulations. We give the peace of mind from knowing everything is taken care of. With years of expertise and a network of highly trained professionals, we’re equipped to deliver tailored fire watch solutions for property management companies, developers, and building owners.
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Understanding the Requirements
Urgent Security & Fire Watch knows what it takes to comply with the fire watch requirements of the District of Columbia.
In Washington DC, fire watch services are required when all or part of your fire alarm or fire suppression system is malfunctioning.
The fire watch requirements for Washington, DC are very unique when compared to its surrounding jurisdictions. For example, the fire regulations dictate specific numbers of fire watch security officers based on the layout of the building and areas affected by the outage.
As a result of the Fire Marshal's fire watch patrol requirements, it is common to find fire watches with as many as 6-10 fire watch officers 24/7.
Be sure to read our Washington DC
Fire Watch Requirement Guide. It is the most comprehensive source of information about fire watch requirements in The District of Columbia.
Washington DC Fire Watch Regulations
Washington DC fire watch regulations are very unique compared to other jurisdictions. It has the most substantial requirements of any jurisdiction in the DMV area.
- A fire watch plan must be submitted to the fire marshal.
- Properties cannot use their own staff for fire watch.
- Only licensed security agencies can provide fire watch services.
- Properties must submit a copy of the fire watch service contract to prove they hired a licensed agency.
- The number of fire watch personnel is determined by the number of floors.
Most areas require no more than 2 fire watch for any fire watch service. Washington DC staff requirements are determined by using a formula based on the number of floors.
Washington DC Fire Watch Staff Formula
1 person for every 2 floors
1 in control room or lobby
1 breaker for every 6 team members
Whether your building requires 2 or as many as 20 fire watch officers, we are ready to serve!
Our team of professional fire watch security guards ensures your property is constantly monitored for fire risks.
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SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
MARYLAND FIRE WATCH SERVICE AREAS
Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Baltimore | Bowie | Charles County | Germantown | Howard County | Laurel |
Montgomery County | Prince Georges County | Silver Spring, MD
VIRGINIA FIRE WATCH SERVICE AREAS
Annandale | Alexandria | Arlington County | Fairfax County | Manassas | Prince William County | Vienna |