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Info about your building
The District of Columbia Fire Marshal requires fire watch be provided by a licensed agency. They will not approve your plan without it.
Call us if you need an authorized fire watch company.
888-241-8183
Information about your alarm problem
District of Columbia requires fire watch whenever your building is occupied. Residential buildings are considered occupied 24/7.
Commercial/Industrial locations are considered occupied whenever ANY person is inside the building. This includes customers, employees, janitors or any other people.
The District of Columbia Fire Marshal uses the following formula to determine the number of personnel required per hour.
Formula:
1 person for every 2 floors
1 person for fire control room or lobby
If 6 or more people, add 1 for every 6 to provide breaks.
Fire watch must have a minimum of 2 fire watch.
Examples:
1 floor = 2 fire watch
4 floors = 3 fire watch
5 floor = 4 fire watch
6 floors= 4 fire watch