IFC and NFPA 72-compliant fire watch patrols for construction sites, facilities with suppressed fire systems, and properties under hot work operations. Available 24/7 throughout Washington State.
Our sprinkler system went down unexpectedly on a Friday afternoon. Surety Security had fire watch officers on site within hours. Their documentation kept us compliant and gave our insurance carrier exactly what they needed.
Fire watch is a legal requirement when your building's fire suppression or detection systems are impaired. Our officers respond fast, patrol thoroughly, and document every round — keeping you compliant and your property protected.
Required during and after hot work operations (welding, cutting, grinding). Our officers monitor for ignition sources and ensure all hot work areas cool safely before leaving post.
When your fire suppression system is offline for repairs, inspections, or failures, fire watch coverage is typically required within 15 minutes of impairment under IFC standards.
Coverage during fire alarm system outages, testing, or scheduled maintenance periods where the building's detection capability is reduced or eliminated.
Ongoing fire watch for industrial facilities with elevated ignition risk, high-heat processes, or flammable material storage requiring continuous monitoring.
Patrol logs meeting IFC, NFPA 72, and local fire marshal requirements — timestamped, route-verified, and available for inspection by your AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
Fire watch needs are often urgent and unplanned. We maintain on-call coverage to respond to system failures and emergency impairments as fast as possible.
Under the International Fire Code (IFC) and NFPA 72, building owners and contractors are required to implement fire watch when fire protection systems are impaired. Failure to comply can result in citations, fines, insurance claim denials, and liability exposure if a fire occurs.
Surety Security fire watch officers understand the requirements, document patrols to code, and can coordinate directly with your fire marshal, insurance carrier, or general contractor.
Don't risk non-compliance. Surety Security provides fast, documented fire watch coverage across Washington State — including same-day emergency response.