Attach III - Fire Watch Log.pdf
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The document is a Fire Watch Checklist form used to document fire safety monitoring when fire alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service for more than 4 hours. The checklist, required under NFPA Life Safety Code 101, mandates VA Police or their designee to ensure a qualified individual conducts thorough inspections of buildings and spaces at four-hour intervals. Fire watch personnel must check for fire safety issues including blocked exits, combustible materials, flammable liquids, unsecured gas cylinders, extension cord usage, fire barrier penetrations, door functionality, exit signs, and portable fire extinguishers. The form includes spaces to log inspections across days and times, record any deficiencies found, and document corrective actions, with completed records to be maintained by Police Service or within construction project files.
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FIRE WATCH CHECKLIST
Fire watch is required to be conducted under the NFPA Life Safety Code 101 when ever a required fire alarm or automatic sprinkler system is out of service for more that 4 hours. VA Police will be notified by Engineering and/or IH&S when to initiate a fire watch in affected area/s. Police or their designee will be responsible to ensure a qualified individual is available to make rounds at four hour intervals. The Fire Watch personnel will be specially trained in fire prevention, proper reporting, occupant and fire department notification. During the rounds the fire watch personnel shall make thorough inspections of all buildings or spaces including concealed areas, such as attics, unoccupied storage areas, etc. They will also look for fire safety issues which includes; but is not limited to the following, blocked exits, heavy combustible fire load, flammable liquids, unsecure gas cylinders, excessive and/or overloaded extension cords, penetrations in fire, smoke or temporary walls/barriers, fire and/or smoke doors closing and latching properly, exit signs, portable fire extinguishers, and other safety related issues. Upon completion of the individual round, fire watch personnel shall sign the below log sheet, which is to be maintained at the site. Completed Fire Watch records will be maintained by Police Service for maintenance related Fire Watches. For Station Level, NRM and Minor construction projects the completed Fire Watch records shall be maintained within the construction file.
FIRE WATCH AREAS: _____________________________________________________________
FIRE WATCH INCLUSIVE DATES: _______________ TO: _______________
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
DEFIECIENCIES FOUNDS:
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CORRECTIVE ACTION/WORK ORDER
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FIRE WATCH TERMINATED DATE: __________ TERMINATED BY: ____________________
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