Fire Watch for Condominiums

Fire Risks

• Owner-occupied units with individually modified interiors and appliances
• Shared risers, corridors, and parking structures under common ownership
• Deferred maintenance on fire protection systems pending reserve funding
• High-value contents and long displacement times after a loss
• Mixed commercial ground floors in urban condominium towers

Compliance Requirements

• Associations are responsible for fire watch on common elements during impairments
• The fire department must be notified before and after a planned impairment
• Fire watch logs may be requested by the fire marshal and the association insurer
• Coverage must continue until the system is restored and tested

Benefits of Professional Fire Watch

• Protect the association from code violations and insurance disputes
• Clear documentation for board meetings and owner communication
• Officers briefed on association rules and resident expectations
• Digital fire watch logs available to boards and managers remotely

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