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A fire watch service is a temporary measure that involves assigning one or more people to monitor a building for fire hazards, and to respond to emergencies:
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When it’s needed
A fire watch is typically required when a building’s automatic fire protection system is out of service, or during hazardous conditions like construction or maintenance.
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What they do
Fire watch personnel are responsible for:
- Identifying and controlling fire hazards
- Detecting early signs of fire
- Raising an alarm and notifying the fire department
- Assisting the fire department with information
- Establishing contact with the owner or manager
- Identifying and controlling fire hazards
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Who does it
The person performing the work cannot be the fire watch. The fire watch’s sole focus is to watch for and respond to fires, and they cannot perform other duties.
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How long it lasts
The length of a fire watch depends on the reason for it. For example, a fire watch for hot work typically ends 30 minutes after the work is completed.
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