What is a Waking Watch Service?
A waking watch is a 24/7 fire safety patrol carried out by trained waking watch officers in buildings where fire detection or evacuation systems are inadequate, faulty, or compromised. The purpose of a waking watch service is to continuously patrol the property, identify any sign of fire, raise the alarm immediately, assist residents with evacuation, and liaise with the fire and rescue service. It is recognised by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and aligns with the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
K4 Security is one of the UK's leading waking watch company providers, delivering trained waking watch fire wardens, fire marshals, and SIA-licensed security guards to high-rise residential buildings, construction sites, healthcare facilities, and commercial premises. Following the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017, professional waking watch services became an essential interim safety measure for thousands of UK buildings awaiting cladding remediation or alarm system upgrades. We operate from offices in London (Hounslow), Leeds, and Peterborough and deploy waking watch security guards across England, Wales, and Scotland, often within 24 hours. As a trusted waking watch London provider, we cover all Greater London boroughs and are one of the most established waking watch security London companies in the capital.
