FIRE WATCH SERVICE IN H STREET CORRIDOR DC

Urgent Security & Fire Watch offers around-the-clock fire watch coverage for the H Street Corridor and greater D.C. region. We protect retail shops, entertainment venues, residential buildings, and mixed-use developments whenever fire suppression systems undergo repairs. Whether your location is near the Atlas Theater, Union Market area, or along H Street NE, our personnel adhere to all D.C. Fire Marshal regulations and NFPA standards.

• 24/7 urgent fire watch coverage in H Street Corridor, DC, including nights and weekends.
• Detailed GPS and manual checks support dependable, consistent oversight.
• Skilled at short-term and emergency fire watch, able to deploy swiftly for your protection.

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

Fire Watch Security Guards Available 24/7

H Street Corridor fire watch rules are different than VA and MD

Washington DC functions differently than other DMV area jurisdictions. Licensed security agencies are the only providers allowed to deliver fire watch services in Washington DC. Washington DC stands as the only jurisdiction requiring properties to submit a fire watch plan. Any time your property goes on fire watch, a plan needs to be turned in immediately. The fire watch plan has to come with a copy of your contract with the security company supplying the fire watch security guards.

The fire watch isn't recognized as compliant until DC Fire and EMS completes review and approval of the plan and contract. Skipping this process or submitting late can lead to fines, so it's important to complete it as soon as fire watch begins.

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

Patrols Must Run During Occupied Hours
• Fire watch coverage must run whenever the building holds occupants.
• This spans business periods, after-hour functions, and moments when employees, service workers, or residents are inside.
• Residential properties are seen as occupied every hour.

Patrol Parameters
• Certified fire watch personnel must persistently monitor all affected areas.
• Patrols need to happen every 30 to 60 minutes.
• Officers should stay within the impact zones during breaks between rounds.
• Quality fire watch operations patrol every 30 minutes for peak coverage.

How to Stop a Fire Watch
• Fire watches in Washington, DC must continue until formally cleared by the Fire Marshal.
• A Fire Inspector will usually conduct an examination to confirm the system works completely before approval.
• This protocol covers every instance — including independently reported fire watches.
• When fixes are finished, reach out to the Fire Marshal's Office to initiate the clearance procedure.
Fire Marshal Email: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

Here is what is required to end fire watch
• Send an email to the fire marshal confirming the system is 100% back in service.
Fire Marshal Contact: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov
• Include records from the repair company demonstrating the repairs were done.
• 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 guards on site until the fire marshal grants termination.