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Quick Fact: Skipping a mandated fire watch in Prince William County may result in fines, evacuations, or shutdowns. FireWatch DMV, Inc prevents that.
Our firewatch rate is just $36/hour, with certified guards trained in local fire code compliance and logs pre-approved by local fire inspectors.
FireWatch Services in Prince William County, VA $36/hr Fast Coverage
Firewatch D.M.V., Inc is your trusted provider of fire watch services across Prince William County, Virginia. Whether you're managing an apartment complex in Woodbridge, a commercial plaza in Dale City, or an HOA community in Gainesville — if your building’s fire alarm or sprinkler system is down, Virginia law requires a licensed firewatch guard on-site within 4 hours per SFPC §901.7.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VIRGINIA
Prince William Fire Watch Personnel
Code Compliance Guideline
A fire watch is a temporary measure designed to ensure that one or more qualified individuals continuously and methodically monitor a building or a portion of it in order to identify and control fire hazards, spot early indications of unwanted fire, sound the fire alarm, and alert the fire department.
The following guidelines shall be used in commercial and multi-family residential occupancies when a fire watch is ordered by the Fire Marshal’s Office:
1. A fire watch shall be established and maintained throughout the building. The fire watch shall be performed by responsible individuals designated by facility management.
2. All areas within every building shall be visually surveyed and inspected for any visual evidence of heat, smoke, or fire at intervals not to exceed the table below.
3. The number of persons required will be such that the entire building can be checked every hour with the exception of Residential (Use Groups R-1 or R-2) Institutional (I-1, I-2 and I- 3) and Education (Use Group E) which must be checked every half-hour.
4. The fire watch shall be staffed by a minimum of one person per floor in health care occupancies, and one person per every three floors in all other occupancies.
5. All personnel assigned to fire watch responsibilities shall not have any other responsibilities other than that of conducting the fire watch.
6. Management shall verify that all exit doors, exit access aisles, and exit discharges are unobstructed and functional.
7. Personnel performing the fire watch shall have a means of communication that will allow them to immediately convey an alarm condition to the other member (s) of the fire watch and the Impairment Coordinator.
8. A written record, including date, time, and the person(s) conducting the fire watch is required.
Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office Code Compliance Manual – 7/1/2015-Revision
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Why Prince William Property Managers Trust FireWatch DMV, Inc
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Fully licensed & insured for Prince William County (Code Ref: SFPC §901.7)
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60–90 min average response time
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Patrol logs accepted by fire marshals & building officials
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Direct employees — never subcontracted
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Local to Woodbridge, Gainesville, Dale City, Lake Ridge
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Same-day dispatch, night/weekend coverage available
Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office
Fire Prevention & Code Compliance Division
Administration Building 1 County Complex Ct, Prince William, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 792-6360
Email: firemarshal@pwcgov.org
Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
FireWatch DMV works directly with this office to ensure all logs, patrol procedures, and emergency coverage plans are fully accepted during inspection or permitting.
Prince William County Firewatch Code Summary
Under Virginia SFPC §901.7, if a building’s fire alarm, sprinkler system, or emergency communication system is out of service for 4 hours or more, the property owner must either:
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Evacuate the building, OR
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Initiate an on-site firewatch.
Firewatch guards must:
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Conduct visual patrols of all affected areas every 30 minutes
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Keep written logs for inspection
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Be trained to recognize fire hazards and assist with emergency evacuation
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Maintain communication with emergency responders
This applies to apartments, commercial buildings, retail centers, government facilities, schools, warehouses, and more.
What triggers a firewatch in Prince William County?
Per SFPC §901.7, a firewatch is required when any fire safety system (alarm, sprinkler, emergency comms) is offline for 4+ hours. Most property owners don’t realize it’s legally mandated, not optional.
Can I use security staff as firewatch?
No. Firewatch guards must be trained specifically in fire code compliance and authorized by the fire marshal. Generic security or janitors are not recognized by Prince William fire inspectors. Call Firewatch DMV, Inc to secure your asset 800-644-9113
How fast can FireWatch DMV, Inc respond?
We dispatch in 60–90 minutes across Woodbridge, Gainesville, Dale City, and Lake Ridge. For urgent calls, we prioritize based on fire marshal referral or citation threat.
Do I need firewatch even if I'm repairing the system same-day?
Yes. Any outage exceeding 4 hours triggers mandatory coverage, even if repairs are underway.
What documentation does FireWatch DMV provide for fire inspectors?
Each guard maintains a firewatch patrol log in formats accepted by Prince William inspectors. We also provide incident reports and compliance letters if requested.
Summary of Services
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On-site Firewatch within 1–3 hours
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Fully Compliant with Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code SFPC §901.7
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Fire Marshal–Approved Patrol Logs
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Serving: Property Managers, HOAs, Commercial Developers, General Contractors
Call now: 800-644-9113
Email: operations@firewatchdmv.com
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