(A) General. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the Fire Department shall be notified immediately and the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected, until the fire protection system has been returned to service.
(B) Fire watches.
(1) Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols or the unprotected premises and keep watch for fires.
(2) The person who is on fire watch shall be a State Certified Firefighter I/II and be able to present current certification documentation (copies) when requested, and approved by the Fire Chief and/or his or her designee. The fire watch shall have direct ability to communicate with the Fire Department dispatch center.
(Ord. 2010-16, passed 12-6-2010)