FIRE WATCH SERVICE IN LOGAN CIRCLE DC

At Urgent Security & Fire Watch, we provide round-the-clock fire watch protection for Logan Circle and surrounding D.C. neighborhoods. Our trained personnel safeguard historic row homes, restaurants, office buildings, and residential properties when fire safety systems are out of commission. From 14th Street to Rhode Island Avenue and P Street Circle, we maintain complete compliance with NFPA standards and D.C. Fire Marshal regulations. .

We manage your entire fire watch operation, actively assessing officer performance, verifying all records for accuracy, and controlling every aspect of service delivery. Trust Urgent Security & Fire Watch to handle your dependable, code-compliant fire watch coverage across Logan Circle.

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

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Logan Circle fire watch rules are different than VA and MD

Washington DC operates under distinct rules compared to other jurisdictions in the DMV area. Licensed security agencies are the only ones authorized to provide fire watch services in Washington DC. Washington DC also stands alone in mandating properties to file a fire watch plan. Whenever your building goes on fire watch, a plan needs to be filed 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 considered compliant until the plan and contract receive review and approval from DC Fire and EMS. Ignoring this step or submitting late can bring penalties, so it's best to complete it right when fire watch starts.

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

Patrols Must Stay Active During Occupancy Periods
• Fire watch coverage must stay active whenever people use the building.
• This encompasses operational hours, after-hours events, and times when employees, cleaning personnel, or residents are inside.
• Residential structures are treated as occupied all day and night.

Patrol Guidelines
• Certified fire watch personnel must steadily monitor all affected spaces.
• Patrols are necessary every 30 to 60 minutes.
• Officers should remain within the impact zones between scheduled patrols.
• Elite fire watch providers patrol every 30 minutes for superior coverage.

How to End a Fire Watch
• Fire watches in Washington, DC must continue until officially cleared by the Fire Marshal.
• A Fire Inspector will normally visit to confirm the system operates properly before giving clearance.
• This policy covers all situations — even self-initiated fire watches.
• When repairs are done, reach out to the Fire Marshal's Office to initiate the authorization process.
Fire Marshal Email: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

Here is what is required to end fire watch
• Send an email to the fire marshal verifying the system is 100% back in service.
Fire Marshal Contact: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov
• Include paperwork from the repair company proving 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 personnel on site until the fire marshal confirms termination.