Emergency vs. Planned Fire Watch: What’s the Difference? Emergency / Planned Impairments

Fire watch can be scheduled—or sprung on you in an emergency. Here’s how they differ and what’s required.

Emergency / Planned Impairments difference:

Planned Impairments:

• Scheduled maintenance or system upgrades

• Must be pre-approved

Emergency Fire Watch:

• Triggered by unexpected failures

• Immediate guard deployment required

FAQ: What happens if I fail to implement fire watch? Fines, shutdown orders, legal liability, and voided insurance policies.