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Hillsborough County
Fire Watch Requirements & Compliance Resources
Max Patrol Interval
60 minutes max
Emergency Contact
911
Governing Code
FFPC 7th Ed. / NFPA 25-2017
Overview
Hillsborough County unincorporated areas fall under the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Fire watch is required whenever any fire protection system — sprinkler, alarm, suppression, or detection — is taken out of service. HCFR enforces the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC) and NFPA standards. Written patrol logs are mandatory, with a maximum interval of 60 minutes between patrols. All fire watch personnel must be trained and posted for the full duration of the impairment. Contractors must notify HCFR prior to planned impairments where possible.
AHJ Notification Requirement
Notify HCFR Fire Marshal's Office prior to planned system impairments
Approved Vendors
Request listingThe following vendors provide licensed fire watch services in this jurisdiction. Verify licensing status with the AHJ before engaging any vendor.
Fire Watch Log Sheet
Use the standard fire watch log sheet for all patrol entries in this jurisdiction. Retain completed logs on-site for AHJ inspection.
Related Jurisdictions
AHJ Contact
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Fire Marshal's Office
- (813) 272-5900
- firemarshal@hcflgov.net
- 2711 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
- Official website
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NFPA 72 / NFPA 25 / Florida Fire Prevention Code
FFPC 7th Ed. / NFPA 25-2017
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