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National Capital Security provides professional, dependable fire watch services to commercial and residential properties across the Washington DC Metro Area. We will provide personnel that will patrol your site watching for signs of smoke or fire and document the patrols in compliance with local fire regulations. If they notice a fire, they will immediately call 911 and notify the occupants of the building. Our fire watch team is standing by, ready to respond 24/7. No one does fire watch services in Washington DC better than National Capital Security.
What is Fire Watch?
Fire watch is a service we provide in which personnel patrol the parts of your building that are affected by an out of service or malfunctioning fire alarm or fire sprinkler system. During their patrols, fire watch serve as human fire alarms, watching for signs of fire.
3 Reasons why a building may need fire watch patrols
- Part or all of your fire alarm or suppression system is out of service due to scheduled maintenance.
- You failed a fire inspection, and the fire marshal ordered a fire watch patrol until the problem is fixed.
- You discover that your fire alarm or suppression system is malfunctioning, and you voluntarily initiate fire watch until your system is repaired.
Duties for Fire Watch in Washington DC
Washington DC has specific guidelines for fire watch patrol services. While on duty, fire watch personnel must follow the activity requirements and have all of the required equipment. Failure to do so can result in sizeable fines and other penalties
Fire Watch Patrol Activities
- Patrol the affected areas a minimum of once every 30 minutes
- Document patrols on patrol logs
- Check stairs and other egresses to ensure that they are unobstructed
- Dial 911 in case of fire
- Alert the building occupants in case of fire
Fire Watch Equipment Required By The Fire Marshal
- Megaphone
- Two-way radios
- Cell Phone
- Patrol logs
- Reflective vests
- Flashlights
Emergency Security Services
There’s no way to predict when an emergency will arise. That’s why it is a good idea to have our emergency security team on speed-dial. We can provide last-minute security services to ensure your operation has everything that it needs. It doesn’t matter if you can’t provide a lot of notice, we’ll be there to help you. Our dispatchers are always watching the phones – 24/7, 365 days every year. Whenever you call, there will be someone to answer and field your questions.
Another piece of emergency security we can provide is to assign someone to secure an entrance that isn’t working. Your entrance might be broken due to control systems, malfunctioning access control, or physical damage. If you need to keep these areas secure and redirect traffic, you can count on us.
Our emergency security guard services are well-respected in Washington DC. People have been trusting us for a long time and have made us their go-to company when it comes to emergency security. You can do the same and see the difference when you choose National Capital Security for your emergency security needs.
Common Emergency Service Locations
If you’re not sure if your operation is the right fit for emergency service, you might be surprised. We have had a lot of customers in the past request our service for a slew of different locations. The simple fact is if you need a company that is there for you 24/7 and will provide an exceptional emergency security guard service, you will benefit from National Capital Security.
Some of our clients employ us to watch:
- Construction sites
- Residential communities
- Retail stores
- Warehouses
- Commercial Office Buildings
- And more