Fire Alarm System Failure Fire Watch in Seattle

Overview

When your building's fire alarm system fails or must be taken offline for repair, fire code requires immediate fire watch coverage. Our certified officers provide continuous patrols throughout the affected areas, visually monitoring for signs and conditions of fire and maintaining the ability to alert occupants and the fire department without delay.

When Is Fire Watch Required?

• Complete fire alarm system failure
• Partial system failure affecting detection coverage
• System taken offline for repair or upgrade
• Control panel or notification appliance malfunction
• Communication failure between the panel and monitoring station

Code Compliance

Seattle Fire Code requires fire watch when fire alarm systems serving occupied buildings are out of service beyond the allowed window in a 24-hour period. Our patrols include systematic checks of every area normally protected by the alarm system.

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