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How much does fire watch services cost in the US?

Reference price: $28 – $45 USD per guard/hour (pre-tax). Per guard per hour for code-required fire watch (impaired sprinkler/alarm systems, hot work). Urgency, required logs and marshal coordination bill above standard guard rates; usually 24/7 until systems are restored.

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Pre-tax reference prices. Bay Area markets (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) reflect the highest prevailing wages in the country.

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Questions about fire watch services pricing

How much does fire watch services cost in the US?
The reference price runs from $28 to $45 USD per guard/hour, pre-tax. Per guard per hour for code-required fire watch (impaired sprinkler/alarm systems, hot work). Urgency, required logs and marshal coordination bill above standard guard rates; usually 24/7 until systems are restored.
What factors change the price of fire watch services?
The city (prevailing wages and cost of living), the schedule and coverage required, armed vs unarmed staffing, officer profile and experience, and the risk level of the site. That's why it pays to compare several quotes.
Do the prices include tax?
These are pre-tax reference prices. Whether sales tax applies to security services depends on the state; each company's formal quote will itemize any applicable taxes.

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