Fire Watch
Certified fire watch personnel for systems downtime. Maintaining strict safety logs and compliance with local fire codes.
Overview
Fire watch is required whenever a building's fire suppression or alarm system is out of service, or during hot work like welding or cutting where the risk of fire is elevated — most municipal and provincial fire codes require a dedicated fire watch in those situations, not just general security coverage.
Xera's fire watch personnel patrol the affected area on a fixed schedule, maintain the safety logs fire departments and insurers expect to see, and are trained to recognize and respond to fire hazards specifically — this is a distinct skill set from general patrol work.
Fire watch is commonly arranged alongside construction site security during hot-work phases, or for existing buildings undergoing fire-system maintenance or repair.
Frequently asked questions
When is fire watch legally required?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but fire watch is typically required whenever a building's fire suppression or alarm system is impaired or out of service, or during hot work such as welding. Check with your local fire department or the Alberta Fire Code for requirements specific to your situation.
What documentation do you provide?
Detailed, timestamped patrol logs suitable for fire department, insurer, or compliance records — this is a core part of the fire watch service, not an add-on.
What's Included
- Scheduled patrols of the affected area per fire-code requirements
- Detailed, timestamped safety logs
- Fire hazard identification and response
- Coordination with fire department and building management
- Documentation suitable for insurance and compliance records
Ideal For
- Buildings with fire suppression or alarm systems out of service
- Hot work — welding, cutting, and similar activities
- Construction sites during specific high-risk phases
- Facilities requiring fire-code compliance documentation