washington dc Fire Watch Plan Creator

use this Free tool for creating fire watch plans for buildings in Washington DC

The fire watch regulations for the District of Columbia require properties to be on fire watch and submit a fire watch plan whenever any aspect of their fire alarm or fire sprinkler system is malfunctioning. 


The tool below is used to help properties create a fire watch plan that is compliant with the requirements.

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DC FIRE WATCH REGULATIONS

  • Only security agencies licensed in the District of Columbia can provide fire watch services.
  • Fire watch is required whenever ANY part of your fire alarm or sprinkler is malfunctioning
  • You must submit a fire watch plan to the fire marshal for approval.
  • The fire watch plan must also submit a copy of a service contract with a licensed agency providing the fire watch service.
  • Read our Online Fire Watch Guide to learn more about the fire watch regulations.

how to create a fire watch plan in Washington, DC

4 Easy Steps

STEP 1

Follow the link below and submit the online form

STEP 2

Fire watch plan will be instantly emailed to you


Don't see it? Check your junk/spam folder

STEP 3

Read the plan & verify it accurately describes your situation

STEP 4

Copy and paste the plan on letterhead and email it to the fire marshal, along with a copy of your fire watch service contract

DC Fire Marshal Email:
fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

STEP 1

Follow the link below and submit the online form

Create Fire Watch Plan

STEP 2

Fire watch plan will be instantly emailed to you


Don't see it? Check your junk/spam folder

STEP 3

Read the plan & verify it accurately describes your situation

STEP 4

Copy and paste the plan on letterhead and email it to the fire marshal, along with a copy of your fire watch service contract

DC Fire Marshal Email:
fems.fireprevention@dc.gov

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Our fire watch specialists are standing by

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