Fire Watch For Construction Sites
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Site-Specific Dangers
High-rise framing creates perfect chimney effects before sprinklers are operational. Underground parking garages trap flammable vapors like a gas can with a lid. Even “simple” tenant improvements risk disaster when fire barriers get compromised. The 2017 Oakland Ghost Ship tragedy proved why temporary occupancy is anything but low-risk.
Our Construction Protection Protocol
We safeguard job sites with:
- Hot work surveillance (welding, grinding, torch work)
- Temporary electrical system inspections
- Flammable material storage audits
- 24/7 security integration
- Phased evacuation planning
Because groundbreaking shouldn’t mean ground burning.
California’s Construction Fire Codes
New state mandates require fire watch for any hot work in occupied buildings. High-rises? Mandatory hourly patrols. And here’s a stat that’ll knock your hard hat off: 78% of sites fail initial fire inspections. That’s not just a violation – it’s gambling with millions in potential losses.
The High-Rise Horror Scenario
Imagine: 30th floor of a downtown tower. Weekend welding sparks ignite insulation materials. No sprinklers… because they’re not operational until Phase 3. Without fire watch? That $200M project becomes tomorrow’s headline. With our team? Guard Lopez spots the glow at 9:22 PM. What happens next saves more than just steel.
The Solid Foundation Outcome
Lopez extinguishes the spark with Type A foam. He secures the area and alerts foremen. Damage limited to $500 in materials. The only thing delayed? The competition’s inferior safety standards.
Why Our Construction Team Stands Out
We staff professionals who speak your language. Guards who can read blueprints as easily as fire codes. Who understand both construction timelines and burn rates. Don’t risk your project. Secure your site today.
