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In any occupancy where a required fire protection system is out of service, a fire watch shall be maintained by one or more persons holding a Certificate of Fitness.

As per the Fire Code 901.7.2 pertaining to Fire Watch, Unless otherwise directed by the department, the building shall be evacuated or a Fire Watch maintained in accordance with this section when a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system is out of service.

An individual responsible for assisting in maintaining fire safety at an approved place of assembly (PA) or temporary place of assembly (TPA) at a specific location is required to hold a Certificate of Fitness. This Certificate of Fitness is valid only at a specific location and for the specific person to whom it is issued.

An individual responsible for assisting in maintaining fire safety at temporary place of assembly events at different locations is required to hold a Certificate of Fitness.

A Certificate of Fitness holder must be present to perform fire watch during hot work operations at: 1) construction sites, 2) rooftop operations where torch-applied roof systems are in operation, and 3) in any building or structure where a torch operation is conducted.