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Tampa
Fire Watch Requirements & Compliance Resources
Max Patrol Interval
60 minutes max
Emergency Contact
911
Governing Code
FFPC 7th Ed. / NFPA 25-2017
Overview
In Tampa, fire watch is required whenever automatic fire protection or detection systems are impaired for any reason, including planned maintenance, equipment failure, or construction activities. The Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) Bureau of Fire Prevention enforces these requirements in coordination with NFPA 25 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC). Property managers and contractors must post a qualified fire watch immediately upon system impairment and maintain written logs at a minimum of one patrol per hour. The fire watch must continue until the impaired system is restored to full service and verified by a licensed fire protection contractor.
AHJ Notification Requirement
Notify Tampa Fire Rescue Bureau of Fire Prevention immediately upon impairment
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
Tampa Fire Rescue
Bureau of Fire Prevention
- (813) 274-7000
- firewatch@tampagov.net
- 808 E Zack St, Tampa, FL 33602
- Official website
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NFPA 72 / NFPA 25 / Florida Fire Prevention Code
FFPC 7th Ed. / NFPA 25-2017
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