When a building’s fire safety systems are compromised, incomplete, or undergoing remediation, a Walking Watch (Waking Watch) service may be required as an interim safety measure.
In London, this is commonly implemented where:
A Walking Watch involves trained fire marshals carrying out continuous patrols of a building to:
It is not a long-term substitute for proper fire protection systems. It is a temporary risk control measure, used while faults or deficiencies are corrected.
London Fire Brigade guidance makes clear that waking watch arrangements should be proportionate and temporary.
We deliver Walking Watch services with structure, documentation, and accountability.
Our personnel understand:
They are not simply security guards — they operate under fire safety procedures aligned to the building’s fire risk assessment.
You receive:
This documentation supports your compliance position as Responsible Person.
Where appropriate, we advise on moving from Walking Watch to:
We do not encourage unnecessary long-term waking watch arrangements.
At Spycon Security Ltd, we provide structured, professional Walking Watch and Fire Marshal services across London, ensuring residents are protected and Responsible Persons remain compliant while permanent solutions are implemented.
📞 0204 600 4703
📧 info@spyconsecurity.co.uk
We focus on professionalism, safety, and accountability — not just presence.
During patrols, our teams check:
They ensure:
Immediate escalation procedures are followed if a risk is identified.
We provide Walking Watch and Fire Marshal services for:
Across:
We understand the unique challenges of London buildings — from period conversions to modern high-rise developments.
After reviewing the London market, we’ve identified common weaknesses among competitors:
Some providers deploy generic security staff without structured fire safety training or documented fire patrol procedures.
Many companies mention “24/7 cover” but fail to provide structured reporting suitable for audit or inspection.
Walking Watch is meant to be temporary — yet some providers do not assist clients in planning a transition to permanent fire protection solutions.
Some companies use excessive staffing to inflate cost rather than adopting a risk-based, proportionate approach.
Many Walking Watch providers focus only on presence. Common issues we see include:
We link Walking Watch directly to risk, documentation, and exit planning, helping clients avoid unnecessary long-term reliance.
If your building requires interim fire safety cover, contact Spycon Security Ltd today.
📞 0204 600 4703
📧 info@spyconsecurity.co.uk
Spycon Security Ltd – Professional Walking Watch & Fire Marshal Services Across London.
It may be required where a Fire Risk Assessment identifies it as an interim control measure.
No. It is designed to be temporary until permanent fire safety measures are restored or upgraded.
This depends on building size, layout, risk profile, and evacuation strategy.
Yes, where required. We can deploy daytime, night-time, or continuous patrols.
Yes. Structured patrol logs and incident documentation are provided.
No. It is an interim risk control, not a substitute for a compliant alarm system.
Mobilisation time depends on building size and staffing requirements. Contact us for availability.
Yes — we operate across Greater London.
