A "fire watch" is defined as a temporary measure, ordered by the
Fire Marshal or their designated representative, intended to ensure
continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof,
by one or more qualified individuals, for the purpose of reporting
fires, controlling fires, effecting occupant evacuation, coordinating
Fire Department response and other functions deemed appropriate by
the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief.
Hot work or use of an open flame during the performance of construction
in an occupied building or the use of open flame or pyrotechnics before
a live audience;
Any other condition or event that may pose unusual hazards or risk
to the public or fire service when deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal
or designated representative.
In the event a required fire watch cannot be fulfilled with any personnel
provided for herein, the Fire Marshal is permitted to fill the fire
watch with other authorized personnel.
Fire watch services authorized and/or required by this section and
deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal or their designated representative
shall be paid at the rate of $30 per hour per person performing the
fire watch. There shall be a minimum payment of two hours per person.
An administrative fee of 10% shall be added to the total hourly compensation.
In no case shall the administrative fee exceed $175. Payment shall
be made payable to the Borough of Saddle River.