As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FIRE WATCH
A temporary measure intended to assure continuous and systematic
surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified
individuals for the purpose of identifying and controlling fire hazards,
detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising the alarm of fire
and notifying the Fire Department. A fire watch is not limited to
watching for fire, but also to prevent fires by identifying and controlling
fire hazards. A fire watch is an option available to the Fire Official,
to be used in his sound discretion, as an alternative to closing and/or
vacating a building.