The five-layer model
Layer 1: fence, gates, and lighting. Layer 2: single controlled entry with visitor and delivery logging. Layer 3: overnight officer presence. Layer 4: randomized mobile patrol on off-hours the officer is not posted. Layer 5: documentation — daily activity reports with photos, so insurance and the GC have evidence.
Fire watch requirements
When sprinklers or alarms are impaired, Florida authorities having jurisdiction typically require patrol rounds every 15, 30, or 60 minutes with a written NFPA 601 log. Ranger officers complete and file those logs with the project superintendent daily.
Related questions
- What is the most stolen item on Florida job sites?
- Copper wire, generators, compressors, and power tools — almost always overnight or across a long holiday weekend.