SOP 415 Fire Watch

Question 1

When a monitored fire detection system or a fire protection system has been taken out of service for any reason other than regular maintenance what shall be completed?

Answer 1

• A notice of fire code violation shall be completed and issued
• An entry shall be made in the Fire Systems Log book under “activities”
• The information shall be passed on to the oncoming shift or first due company.

Question 2

When is fire watch initiated?

Answer 2

• In occupied buildings with both detection and protection systems when both systems are out of service.
• In occupied building with either detection or protection system and the system is out of service.
• In an extreme life safety hazard exists such as special events, overcrowding, or unusual circumstances

Question 3

Who’s responsibility is it to establish a Fire Watch?

Answer 3

The building owner/occupant

Question 4

Fire Watch consists of what?

Answer 4

• Minimum of one person depending on the occupancy size and situation
• Constant inspection of the entire premises
• Documentation of the inspection in the Fire Watch Hourly Log
• Fire watch personnel having the ability to contact 911

Question 5

What information shall be included in the report when a Fire Watch has been initiated?

Answer 5

Name, phone number, address and DOB of the person/s responsible for the Fire Watch in the incident narrative

Question 6

Who does the Company Officer need to notify of the Fire Watch?

Answer 6

Life Safety by email, or on duty investigator