FIRE WATCH SERVICE IN NOMA DC

Urgent Security & Fire Watch provides dependable fire watch protection 24/7 across NoMa and the greater D.C. area. We safeguard apartment complexes, office towers, retail spaces, and commercial developments whenever fire suppression systems require servicing. Whether your building is near Union Station, along North Capitol Street, or by the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro, our personnel follow all D.C. Fire Marshal regulations and NFPA guidelines.

We take care of managing your fire watch situation from beginning to end, including ongoing performance monitoring, detailed inspection of all records, and full supervision of service execution. Count on Urgent Security & Fire Watch to coordinate your reliable, regulation-ready fire watch coverage in NoMa.

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

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NoMa fire watch rules are different than VA and MD

Washington DC follows distinct protocols compared to other DMV jurisdictions. Licensed security agencies are the only providers authorized to deliver fire watch services in Washington DC. Washington DC stands as the only area requiring properties to submit a fire watch plan. Any time your property goes on fire watch, a plan needs to be filed without delay. The fire watch plan has to include a copy of your contract with the security company supplying the fire watch security personnel.

The fire watch won't achieve compliance until DC Fire and EMS reviews and approves the plan and contract. Overlooking this requirement or submitting after the deadline can result in fines, so it's vital to handle it as soon as fire watch begins.

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

Patrols Need to Function When Buildings Hold Occupants
• Fire watch coverage needs to function whenever buildings hold occupants.
• This includes daytime operations, after-hour functions, and times when employees, cleaning crews, or residents are present.
• Residential facilities are seen as occupied without pause.

Patrol Criteria
• Certified fire watch personnel must regularly monitor all impacted locations.
• Patrols should occur every 30 to 60 minutes.
• Officers must remain in the affected zones during intervals between patrols.
• Premium fire watch services patrol every 30 minutes for optimal coverage.

How to Discontinue a Fire Watch
• Fire watches in Washington, DC must continue until formally approved by the Fire Marshal.
• A Fire Inspector will typically perform an inspection to confirm the system operates entirely before giving clearance.
• This protocol applies to every scenario — including independently reported fire watches.
• When work is done, reach out to the Fire Marshal's Office to initiate the clearance process.
Fire Marshal Email: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

Here is what is required 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
• Provide records from the repair company showing 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 officers on site until the fire marshal confirms termination.