A new contractor enters the construction industry. They’ve heard fire watch mentioned multiple times. Sprinkler systems are down. Hot work is happening. Fire marshal requires fire watch. But what does that actually mean? What does a fire watch guard do? Why is it so important? The answers matter because fire watch is critical to construction safety and legal compliance. Fire watch is a specific fire safety deployment. It’s required by code when fire protection systems are impaired or during high-risk activities. Understanding the core functions and why they matter helps contractors understand fire watch value instead of viewing it as…