FIRE WATCH SERVICE IN U STREET DC

Urgent Security & Fire Watch delivers around-the-clock fire watch coverage for U Street and Northwest D.C. We secure music venues, restaurants, apartment buildings, and commercial spaces whenever fire alarm systems undergo repairs or replacement. Whether your location is near the Lincoln Theatre, Ben's Chili Bowl, or along the U Street Corridor, our team adheres to all D.C. Fire Marshal protocols and NFPA requirements.

We coordinate the complete management of your fire watch requirements, conducting regular performance assessments, reviewing all reports thoroughly, and controlling every detail. Choose Urgent Security & Fire Watch to manage your dependable, regulation-compliant fire watch protection on U Street.

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

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U Street fire watch rules are different than VA and MD

Washington DC has unique rules compared to other DMV area jurisdictions. Fire watch services in Washington DC can only be delivered by licensed security agencies. Washington DC is the sole area requiring properties to submit a fire watch plan. Any time your property enters fire watch status, a plan has to be filed right away. The fire watch plan must be accompanied by a copy of your contract with the security company providing the fire watch security guards.

The fire watch isn't considered compliant until DC Fire and EMS completes review and approval of the plan and contract. Missing this requirement 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 Are Mandatory During Occupied Periods
• Fire watch coverage is mandatory whenever the building contains occupants during occupied periods.
• This includes standard hours, evening events, and periods when staff, contractors, or tenants are inside.
• Residential structures are viewed as occupied every hour of every day.

Patrol Specifications
• Qualified fire watch staff must steadily monitor all impacted areas.
• Patrols must happen every 30 to 60 minutes.
• Officers need to remain positioned within the affected sections between patrol cycles.
• Quality fire watch companies patrol every 30 minutes for enhanced coverage.

How to Cancel a Fire Watch
• Fire watches in Washington, DC must stay in place until formally cleared by the Fire Marshal.
• A Fire Inspector will generally perform an examination to ensure the system functions completely before clearance.
• This requirement applies to all situations — including self-reported fire watches.
• After repairs are finished, contact the Fire Marshal's Office to begin the clearance procedure.
Fire Marshal Email: fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

Here is what is needed 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
• Submit documentation from the repair company demonstrating the repairs were finished.
• 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.