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Remote Fire Watch for Renovation & Restoration

Temporary remote fire monitoring for major renovations, fire and flood restoration, insurance-loss projects and tenant improvements across British Columbia.

When Existing Fire Protection Is Temporarily Impaired

Major renovations, restoration projects and tenant improvements often require temporary impairment of existing fire alarm or sprinkler systems. During these periods, fire watch may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Remote Fire Watch provides an engineered interim fire-watch solution where accepted — replacing continuous on-site personnel with automatic detection and professional remote monitoring.

Applications

Major renovations in occupied or partially occupied buildings
Fire restoration projects
Flood restoration and remediation
Insurance-loss projects
Demolition within existing buildings
Tenant improvements
Phased renovation work
Temporary fire alarm system impairment
Temporary sprinkler system impairment

Cost Savings During Potentially Lengthy Projects

Restoration and renovation projects can extend over weeks or months. Maintaining continuous on-site fire-watch personnel throughout a lengthy project can represent a significant cost. PSquare's Remote Fire Watch service can provide up to approximately 70% cost savings compared with traditional continuous personnel-based fire watch.

Actual savings depend on project size, required coverage, duration and site conditions.

Up to 70%

Cost Savings

vs. traditional personnel-based fire watch

Insurance Restoration Context

For insurance restoration projects, temporary fire watch is often required while fire protection systems are impaired or while restoration work is underway. Remote Fire Watch can provide a cost-effective, engineered solution that satisfies fire watch requirements for approved applications — helping to manage project costs during the restoration period.

AHJ Coordination Included

PSquare's engineering and fire-safety team handles project-specific Fire Safety Plan preparation and coordination with the applicable municipality, fire department or Authority Having Jurisdiction as part of the service. Clients do not need to retain a separate consultant for this work.

Discuss Your Project

Contact PSquare to discuss your renovation or restoration project, coverage requirements and jurisdiction.