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Fire Watch for Condominiums and Apartment Communities

Condo associations, HOAs, apartment communities, and property management companies can request fire watch for affected residential buildings during alarm or sprinkler impairments. The patrol route must reflect which buildings, floors, and shared spaces have lost protection.

Phoenix Fire Watch coordinates personnel with your designated management or maintenance contact. Calls and requests are accepted 24/7/365; officer staffing and an arrival estimate are confirmed on the call.

Call Phoenix Fire Watch: (727) 729-9332 · Request Fire Watch Coverage

Multi-Building and Multi-Floor Coverage

Supply a layout or clear description of affected buildings, floors, corridors, stairwells, and common spaces. Separated areas and required patrol intervals influence how many officers are needed. Do not assume one route or one officer suits every community.

Resident Notices, Keys and Entry Access

Management should coordinate resident notices and provide current access instructions, keys or entry arrangements, and emergency contacts. Explain any restricted areas or changes during renovation. Personnel follow assigned patrol instructions rather than perform repairs or act as a remote monitoring service.

Records for Boards and Property Management

Clients receive patrol records during coverage and a closeout record. Management can retain or share them with the board, AHJ, or insurer as needed. Confirm any specific reporting or log-format requirements when booking.

Confirming When Coverage Can End

The authority having jurisdiction decides whether fire watch is required and when it ends. Keep your contractor and management contact involved in restoration updates; a completed repair visit alone is not permission to stop a required watch.

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Service Areas

Coverage requests are accepted for Tampa Bay properties in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties. Call with your address to confirm staffing availability and an arrival estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a condo board request fire watch directly?

Yes. A board, association, owner, or management company can request coverage. Appoint one contact for access, instructions, and coverage changes.

How do you plan routes across several apartment buildings?

We use the affected buildings and areas, access arrangements, and AHJ patrol instructions to assess routes and officer staffing. Share the layout when booking.

Who handles resident notices about an impairment?

Property management or the association coordinates notices under its procedures and AHJ directions. Tell us what residents have been advised and how officers should coordinate with management.

What access arrangements should an HOA provide?

Provide entry instructions, keys or access arrangements, restricted-area details, and a reachable on-site contact for each shift.

Can the management company share patrol records with the board?

Yes. Clients receive records during coverage and a closeout record that management can retain or share. Ask about any required format when booking.

Need Coverage Now?

Availability and estimated arrival time are confirmed when you call.

Contact Phoenix Fire Watch

Call for Fire Watch: (727) 729-9332 · cb@phoenixfirewatch.com

Office: 12360 66th Street North, Unit P, Largo, FL 33773. Phone calls and fire watch coverage available 24/7/365. Calls and service requests are accepted 24/7/365; staffing availability and arrival estimates are confirmed on the call.

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