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Fire Watch Guideline: Office of The State Fire Marshal

This document provides guidelines for fire watch personnel assigned to buildings that require fire monitoring due to impaired fire protection systems. It outlines [1] instructions for assigning personnel and their responsibilities which include notifying authorities of emergencies and conducting regular patrols, [2] requirements for a log book to document patrols and emergency contact information, and [3] a form for the person in charge of the building to acknowledge the fire watch areas and personnel oversight responsibilities.

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Fire Watch Guideline: Office of The State Fire Marshal

This document provides guidelines for fire watch personnel assigned to buildings that require fire monitoring due to impaired fire protection systems. It outlines [1] instructions for assigning personnel and their responsibilities which include notifying authorities of emergencies and conducting regular patrols, [2] requirements for a log book to document patrols and emergency contact information, and [3] a form for the person in charge of the building to acknowledge the fire watch areas and personnel oversight responsibilities.

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State of California - Resources Agency

OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL


Fire & Life Safety Division

Fire Watch Guideline

INSTRUCTIONS:

The owner, manager, or person in charge or control of the building/premises shall


assign to the fire watch as many personnel as are required by the Deputy and shall
instruct fire watch personnel as to:

The procedure for notifying the State Fire Marshal


The area(s) to be patrolled
Training necessary to insure Fire Watch personnel are capable of activating
fire alarm/sprinkler systems when required or necessary
Any special instructions required by the State Fire Marshal
Procedures for notifying the building or facility occupants
A method of calling or notifing the fire service of an emergency

LOG BOOK:

The owner, manager, person in charge, or in control of the premises shall


provide a log book which contains a directory of names, telephone numbers and
other information to assist in making emergency calls.

The log book shall be the official document used to record a history of patrol rounds.

The log book shall be maintained on the premises and be available for inspection
by the Deputy State Fire Marshal.

 
Gen.012 (Rev.10/00) 1 
 
 
 
 
Fire Watch log  
   
   
   
Visually inspect each room and/or space in the facility at minute intervals.
 
 
Visually inspect the perimeter (outside) of the facility when directed by the Deputy State Fire Marshal,
which may include mechanical/electrical rooms and outbuildings at minute intervals.
 
 
 
 
DATE TIME PERSON COMPLETING INSPECTION COMMENTS
(Signature required) ( Upon visual inspection no evidence of a any smok
or fire noted)
       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

   
Gen.012 (Rev.10/00)         2 
 
 
Fire Watch Guideline
(Complete and return to the Deputy State Fire Marshal)
 
 
 
Assigned fire watch personnel shall:
 
1. Be thoroughly familiar with the area they are patrolling.
2. Perform patrol operations according to instructions from State Fire Marshal.
3. Utilized the attached fire watch log to document patrol rounds any significant findings.
4. Assigned fire watch personnel shall perform fire watch duties only and have no
other responsibility.
5. Relay any special orders or pertinent information to relief personnel and
management.
 
NOTE: The fire watch conditions shall not be terminated without the Deputy State
Fire Marshal's written authorization.
 
 
 
FACILITY: FIRE WATCH FOR ENTIRE BUILDING:
 
 
[ ] YES
 
 
[ ] NO
 
 
SPECIFIC AREAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO OVERSEE FIRE WATCH:

Name:

Title:

Date:

  Gen.012 (Rev.10/00)           3 

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