FIRE WATCH
Salt Lake City Code § 5.09.090
in effect5.09.090: FIRE WATCH:
A. In the event that the enforcement official orders a fire watch instituted as a result of a fire alarm system being disconnected as provided for in this chapter, or for any other reason authorized by the adopted codes, such fire watch may be at the following levels or may provide specific fire watch requirements at the discretion of the enforcement official:
1. Level I: Continuous monitoring of affected area for signs of smoke or fire for the sole purpose of notifying the fire department (dialing 911). This may be effectively carried out through one or more approved employees of the building owner, security guards, or fire department personnel.
2. Level II: Continuous monitoring of affected area for signs of smoke or fire for the purpose of notifying the fire department and assisting with evacuation. This may be effectively carried out through one or more approved employees of the building owner, security guards, or fire department personnel. These individuals must be familiar with the exiting systems, fire protection systems, and evacuation plan relative to the affected area.
3. Level III: Continuous monitoring of affected area for signs of smoke or fire for the purpose of notifying the fire department, assisting with evacuation, and fire extinguishment/hazard mitigation. One or more fire department personnel will be required. An emergency action plan may also be required.
B. The owner of the premises is responsible for paying all costs associated with establishing a fire watch. (Ord. 46-11, 2011)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-46228Fetched: 11/1/2026