Fike Fire Watch receives FM approval for worldwide use

Fike Fire Watch is recognized in FM Global guidelines

Fike Corporation, a manufacturer of fire protection systems, has announced that its Fike Fire Watch portable fire alarm solution has received FM Global approval.

As reported by Fike Corporation, the system is now recommended in FM Global’s Data Sheet 10-3 for Hot Work Management.

The Fike Fire Watch is intended for temporary fire detection in situations where the fire protection system may be compromised or during high-risk activities such as: B. Hot work or construction work.

The system helps organizations comply with NFPA standards and ensures safety in scenarios where consistent fire protection is not available.

Key Features of the Fike Fire Watch System

The Fike Fire Watch system provides an alternative to using contractors or personnel for temporary fire monitoring.

It includes one or two Fike IR3 HD flame detectors, an HD camera and smoke detection via Fike Video Analytics.

The device is powered by a battery that can run for up to 18.7 hours continuously, ensuring uninterrupted monitoring.

When a fire is detected, the system triggers an alarm and can send notifications via SMS, email or other mobile alarms.

It can also be integrated into existing fire alarm systems or third-party monitoring devices, providing flexible use in different scenarios.

Industry response to Fike Fire Watch

Kevin Montgomery, Fire Protection Product Management Manager at Fike, highlighted the benefits of the new solution.

He said: “Fike Fire Watch fills a very important industry need to provide cost-effective temporary fire detection.

“The investment in just one Fike Fire Watch system will pay for itself after just a few uses.”

The system’s affordability and ease of use make it particularly attractive to companies looking to minimize costs in temporary situations while maintaining high security standards.

Fike Fire Watch Receives FM Approval for Worldwide Use: Summary

Fike Corporation has received global FM approval for its Fike Fire Watch system, a portable fire detection solution designed for temporary monitoring during high-risk activities such as hot work or when fire protection systems are disabled.

As reported by Fike Corporation, the system has been included in FM Global’s 10-3 Hot Work Management data sheet.

The system features flame detectors, an HD camera, smoke detection and alarm notification functions.

Fike Fire Watch provides up to 18.7 hours of continuous monitoring and is a cost-effective alternative to hiring contractors for fire protection tasks.