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Support Ending June 15th for Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser
Microsoft and BuildingReports are ending support for legacy Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers on 6/15/2022.
Read MoreNew SecurityScan Award & Media Recognition
SecurityScan named among "Top 30 Technology Innovations for 2020" by SSI.
Read MoreNew ScanSeries Releases Available in November
Updates Android and iOS include new features and improvements, including support for the new DocDrive Plus add-on.
Read MoreThe Clock Is Ticking on CARES Act Tax Incentives
The 2020 CARES Act offers revised tax rules incentivizing some facilities to take on fire and life safety initiatives, including sprinkler retrofits.
Read MoreLeveraging Technology During Reopening for Disinfection Efforts Related to COVID-19
SafetyScan from BuildingReports enables facilities to track and report on PPE and disinfection efforts.
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Important iOS Updates to ScanSeries and BRForms
If you are an iOS user and do not have your Apple device set to auto-update applications, you'll want to make sure you manually initiate the update to take advantage of multiple improvements just released for members. Plus, here's some more information about what you can expect from the latest updates to BRForms for iOS. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please contact Member Services.
| August 02, 2017 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Tags :iOS | Apple | Product Update | Tips | ScanSeries | BRForms
Five Year Internal Inspections and MIC
The following is a guest blog from one of BuildingReports service members, Integrated Fire Protection. If you would like to contribute as a guest blogger, please contact marketing@buildingreports.com.
Your fire sprinkler system is a vital part of your overall life safety system. But, as with all mechanical equipment, your systems must be maintained in order to provide proper protection to your facilities and occupants.
| July 07, 2017 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Codes & Standards | Building Management | Building Inspections
Tags :Fire Sprinkler | Sprinkler Inspection | NFPA 25
CIOReview: "BuildingReports - Revolutionizing Compliance Reporting"
In the publication's March 27 Field Service Special issue, CIOReview not only honored BuidlingReports' suite of mobile inspection applications and web-based compliance reporting solutions, but also featured an interview with BuildingReports' President & Chief Technology Officer, Jason Kronz.
| April 21, 2017 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Industry Perspective
Tags :Industry News | Awards | Compliance | Field Service
Atlanta I-85 Fire & Overpass Collapse: Revisiting Hazardous Material Storage Requirements
It is estimated that over 220,000 vehicles travel daily over the stretch of interstate damaged in last week's fire, just north of midtown Atlanta, GA. As commuters struggle with the new reality in a city already plagued by traffic woes, Georgia Department of Transportation officials, investigators and fire and safety officials search for answers in the wake of the disaster. At the same time, those responsible for establishing and enforcing codes and requirements aimed at preventing these incidents look to learn and adapt in the wake of the event.
| April 06, 2017 | Joe Scibetta | Jump to Comments |
Category : Codes & Standards | Industry Perspective
Tags :NFPA 1 | IFC | Codes & Standards | NFPA 400 | Industry News
World's Largest Flooring Manufacturer Achieves Objective Evidence of Compliance
| January 04, 2017 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Industry Perspective | Building Management
Tags :Facility Management | Compliance | Industrial | Manufacturing | OSHA | NFPA | FM Global
How-To Guide: Linking Accounts and Buildings from Separate Service Providers
Do you use different BuildingReports Members for your various fire and life safety system inspections and reporting? Or, do you manage numerous building(s) serviced by different providers? If so, there is now a way to consolidate all of your reports under any account login.
| November 02, 2016 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's
New Bluetooth® Scanning Device Offers BuildingReports Members Several Advantages
BuildingReports® is pleased to announce the general availability of the Socket Mobile S800 1D Imager Barcode Scanner following the Beta release. The Bluetooth® device is configured to pair with supported mobile devices equipped with pair with Android and iOS devices equipped with BuildingReports’ ScanSeries® application.
| November 01, 2016 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :Scanning Devices | Bluetooth | iOS | Android
Commonly Overlooked Test and Inspection Requirements
The following is a guest blog contribution from one of BuildingReports' service members, A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration. If you would like to contribute as a guest blogger, please contact marketing@buildingreports.com.
Life safety systems such as sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fire pumps, and fire alarms all have required tests and inspections to ensure they are running properly. Fire safety systems protect lives and property, and where they are required to be installed there is an authority (such as the AHJ or Fire Department) to inspect them and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
| October 26, 2016 | A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration | Jump to Comments |
Category : Codes & Standards | Building Management | Building Inspections | Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :Tips | Sprinkler | Sprinkler Inspection | Facility Management | NFPA 25 | Best Practices
New Feature for ScanSeries Healthcare Users
BuildingReports has released a new feature that will be welcomed by users of our ScanSeries Healthcare formats. When logging into your account and viewing your reports in a healthcare format, you will notice a new designation in the legend section at the beginning of the Inspection and Testing section.
| September 19, 2016 | Joe Scibetta | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :ScanSeries | Healthcare | Product Update | New Feature | The Joint Commission | HFAP | DNV | Tips
Louisiana State Fire Marshal Provides Guidance for Businesses Regarding Reopening After Historic Flood
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal released guidelines and requirements for businesses who plan to reopen following the historic flooding that impacted the region recently. An estimated 6.9 trillion gallons of water fell across the impacted area in early to mid-August.
The following guidelines as published earlier today are in effect through the end of November 2016:
| August 26, 2016 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Codes & Standards | Building Management
Tags :Facility Management | Building Owner | Codes & Standards | OSHA | Lousiana | State Fire Marshal | Natural Disaster
