INTRO:
A sprinkler system goes offline on a Friday afternoon. Your facility manager is on the phone with the repair company — earliest availability is Monday. In the meantime, you have a commercial building with no fire suppression, tenants inside, and a legal obligation you may not fully understand.
This is the fire watch moment — and how you respond in the next few hours matters enormously.
What Triggers a Fire Watch Requirement in BC?
Under the BC Fire Code and National Fire Code of Canada, fire watch is typically required when: