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Life Safety

Fire Watch & Life Safety Patrol Services in Pennsylvania & New Jersey

When your fire suppression systems are offline, under repair, or during high-risk construction periods, Encore's trained fire watch officers provide continuous monitoring to protect lives, property, and ensure code compliance.

Continuous Monitoring When It Matters Most

Fire watch is required by law when a building's fire alarm or sprinkler system is impaired or taken offline for maintenance, repairs, or during new construction. Encore provides trained officers who continuously patrol and monitor the affected areas to detect and report fire hazards in real time.

Our life safety patrol officers are trained to identify fire risks, enforce no-smoking policies, check fire doors and extinguisher stations, and immediately alert emergency services if a threat is identified.

Encore coordinates directly with property managers and contractors to ensure seamless coverage throughout the duration of the impairment, day or night, for as long as you need it.

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What Fire Watch & Life Safety Patrol Includes

Continuous Area Monitoring

Officers conduct uninterrupted patrols of all impaired areas, checking for smoke, heat, open flames, and other fire hazards throughout their shift.

Documented Patrol Logs

Timestamped patrol logs are maintained throughout coverage, providing a complete record of all inspections for compliance and liability purposes.

Immediate Emergency Notification

In the event of a fire or smoke detection, officers immediately notify emergency services and initiate evacuation procedures per your building's safety plan.

Fire Door & Extinguisher Checks

Officers verify that fire doors are properly closed, extinguishers are accessible and charged, and egress routes remain clear and unobstructed.

Construction Site Fire Watch

On-site fire watch for active construction projects where welding, cutting, or other hot work creates temporary fire risk that requires a dedicated safety observer.

24/7 Availability

Fire watch coverage is available around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays, whenever your systems are impaired and coverage is required.