FIRE WATCH SERVICE IN ADAMS MORGAN DC

At Urgent Security & Fire Watch, we offer 24-hour fire watch protection throughout Adams Morgan and Northwest D.C. Our personnel secure mixed-use buildings, restaurants, retail establishments, and residential properties when fire alarm systems are temporarily offline. From 18th Street to Columbia Road and Kalorama, we guarantee full compliance with D.C. Fire Marshal regulations and NFPA codes.

We manage the entire fire watch process for you, actively tracking officer performance, examining all documentation for accuracy, and controlling every operational detail from beginning to end. Rely on Urgent Security & Fire Watch to oversee your trustworthy, compliant fire watch solutions across Adams Morgan.

We are the reliable fire watch company you have been looking for.

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Adams Morgan fire watch rules are different than VA and MD

Washington DC follows unique protocols compared to other areas in the DMV. Licensed security agencies are the only ones authorized to provide fire watch services in Washington DC. Washington DC is also the sole jurisdiction that requires properties to file a fire watch plan. Whenever your building gets placed on fire watch, a plan needs to be submitted immediately. The fire watch plan has to be accompanied by a copy of your contract with the security company delivering the fire watch security guards.

The fire watch isn't deemed compliant until the plan and contract go through review and approval by DC Fire and EMS. Overlooking this step or submitting late can trigger fines, so it's critical to complete it when fire watch starts.

This plan shall be emailed to Office of the Fire Marshal fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

Patrols Must Be Active During Occupancy
• Fire watch coverage must be active whenever people occupy the building.
• This covers standard work hours, late activities, and any time workers, service personnel, or residents are inside.
• Residential structures are treated as occupied continuously.

Patrol Schedule
• Certified fire watch personnel must steadily monitor all affected sections.
• Patrols should take place every 30 to 60 minutes.
• Officers need to stay inside the impacted zones during intervals.
• Leading fire watch services patrol every 30 minutes for superior coverage.

How to Complete a Fire Watch
• Fire watches in Washington, DC must continue until officially released by the Fire Marshal.
• A Fire Inspector will generally visit to confirm the system operates fully before authorization.
• This policy covers all scenarios — even self-initiated fire watches.
• When repairs are done, contact the Fire Marshal's Office to initiate the clearance process.
Fire Marshal Email: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

Here is what is necessary to end fire watch
• Send an email to the fire marshal stating the system is 100% back in service.
Fire Marshal Contact: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov
• Include paperwork from the repair company confirming the repairs were completed.
• Call to confirm receipt: 202-727-1614
• If after hours call: DC Fire and EMS Department Fire Liaison Officer at 202-373-3712
• Keep fire watch personnel on site until the fire marshal authorizes termination.