Fire Watch
Dedicated observation when conditions require it.
Century provides fire watch support for properties and projects requiring dedicated observation based on site conditions and applicable requirements.
A watch is built around the conditions of the property.
Fire watch involves dedicated observation of designated areas and changing property conditions based on the requested scope and applicable requirements.
Designated Areas
Areas identified as part of the required watch.
Property Conditions
Conditions within the property that may require continued observation.
Access + Egress
Relevant paths and designated areas associated with movement through the property.
Active Work Areas
Areas where ongoing work or temporary conditions may affect the watch.
Changing Conditions
Conditions that may change during the course of the watch.
Watch Continuity
Maintaining observation according to the established scope.
Designated Areas
Areas identified as part of the required watch.
Property Conditions
Conditions within the property that may require continued observation.
Access + Egress
Relevant paths and designated areas associated with movement through the property.
Active Work Areas
Areas where ongoing work or temporary conditions may affect the watch.
Changing Conditions
Conditions that may change during the course of the watch.
Watch Continuity
Maintaining observation according to the established scope.
When normal conditions change, additional observation may be required.
Fire watch needs can arise from different property, project, system, or operating conditions. The required scope depends on the specific situation and applicable requirements.
System Condition
A condition involving a building fire-protection or alarm system may create a need for additional observation based on applicable requirements.
Project Condition
Construction, renovation, or temporary project conditions may affect how portions of a property are being used or protected.
Property Condition
A property-specific condition may create a temporary need for dedicated observation.
Operational Condition
Changes in normal building or site operations may affect the requested watch scope.
System Condition
A condition involving a building fire-protection or alarm system may create a need for additional observation based on applicable requirements.
Project Condition
Construction, renovation, or temporary project conditions may affect how portions of a property are being used or protected.
Property Condition
A property-specific condition may create a temporary need for dedicated observation.
Operational Condition
Changes in normal building or site operations may affect the requested watch scope.
Fire watch requirements vary based on property conditions, the requested scope, applicable codes, and requirements established by the appropriate authority.
Observe. Document. Escalate.
Establish
Understand the designated property areas, conditions, and requested fire-watch scope.
Observe
Maintain dedicated observation around the designated areas.
Document
Record relevant observations based on the established watch process.
Escalate
Communicate conditions requiring attention through the appropriate path.
Continue
Maintain the watch process based on the established coverage requirements.
Establish
Understand the designated property areas, conditions, and requested fire-watch scope.
Observe
Maintain dedicated observation around the designated areas.
Document
Record relevant observations based on the established watch process.
Escalate
Communicate conditions requiring attention through the appropriate path.
Continue
Maintain the watch process based on the established coverage requirements.
The conditions can change.
The watch has to stay active.
Fire watch is not simply a person occupying a location. It requires continued observation, awareness of changing conditions, documentation, and appropriate escalation based on the established watch scope.
Observe
Maintain active awareness of the designated areas and conditions included in the watch.
Document
Record relevant observations according to the established watch process.
Escalate
Communicate conditions requiring attention through the appropriate established path.
Continue
Maintain the watch as conditions, operations, or the required scope evolve.
A watch is a process.
Not just a presence.
Tell us what's happening.
Tell us about the property, project, current condition, and requested coverage. Century can review the information and discuss the appropriate next steps for fire-watch support.