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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Fire Watch Services prices by city
$32 – $52 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Los Angeles$28 – $45 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Sacramento$31 – $50 USD per guard/hour
See companies in San Diego$34 – $54 USD per guard/hour
See companies in San Jose$35 – $56 USD per guard/hour
See companies in San Francisco$27 – $43 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Riverside$31 – $50 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Irvine$30 – $49 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Anaheim$25 – $41 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Fresno$32 – $52 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Oakland$31 – $50 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Long Beach$25 – $41 USD per guard/hour
See companies in Bakersfield$31 – $50 USD per guard/hour
See companies in ChicagoPre-tax reference prices. Bay Area markets (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) reflect the highest prevailing wages in the country.
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