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Welcome to the BuildingReports blog, where our fire and life safety compliance experts share knowledge, tips, tricks and industry news pertaining to commercial facility inspections.

True Compliance Starts at the Device Level

By Dana Mykytyn | March 19, 2026

True Compliance Starts at the Device Level Why Recalled Equipment Can’t Be Documented Without It Fire and life safety codes don’t just require inspections to occur, they require recalled equipment to be identified, documented, and communicated to building owners in writing. Meeting that standard depends on one critical capability: knowing exactly which devices are installed. […]

El verdadero cumplimiento normativo comienza a nivel de los dispositivos

El verdadero cumplimiento normativo comienza a nivel de los dispositivos. Por qué no se puede documentar el equipo retirado del mercado sin esta información Los códigos de seguridad contra incendios y de protección de la vida no solo exigen inspecciones, sino también la identificación, documentación y comunicación por escrito a los propietarios de los edificios […]
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Actualizaciones mensuales de productos de BuildingReports® 2026

¡Manténgase actualizado con las últimas novedades de BuildingReports! Para que nuestra red de miembros de servicio tenga las herramientas y los servicios más actualizados para el beneficio de sus clientes, mejoramos constantemente nuestras ofertas y servicios. Las actualizaciones más recientes, diseñadas en respuesta a los comentarios de nuestra red de miembros, reflejan nuestra dedicación a […]
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BuildingReports and LIV Announce Integration Partnership to Simplify Fire Compliance Reporting

Fire and life safety technology leaders partner to streamline inspection reporting, reducing manual steps and improving visibility for facilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). SUWANEE, GA, and POCATELLO, ID — January 14, 2026 — BuildingReports, the leading provider of technology-enabled fire and life safety inspection solutions, is proud to announce a new integration partnership with […]
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BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates 2026

By Dana Mykytyn | January 13, 2026

Stay updated with the latest from BuildingReports! In order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers, we consistently enhance our offerings and services. The most recent updates, designed in response to our member network’s feedback, reflect our dedication to continuous improvement. March 2026 […]

The Growing Focus on Firestopping Inspections: Why Documentation Matters More Than Ever

By Joanna Ku | November 4, 2025

Firestopping has always been a critical component of fire and life safety. It plays a key role in containing the spread of fire, smoke, and heat by protecting lives, preserving property, and ensuring code compliance. But as facility standards evolve and regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission, CMS, and NFPA put greater emphasis on inspection […]

The 2025 Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report Is Here

By Dana Mykytyn | October 8, 2025

The 2025 Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report Is Here Trusted Compliance. Proven Performance.   BuildingReports is proud to announce that the 2025 Fire & Life Safety Inspection Benchmark Report is now available for download. This year’s report continues our mission to deliver data-driven insights that help organizations across all industries, especially healthcare, education, […]

Janam XT4 Now Fully Compatible with BuildingReports and Available in Our Catalog

By Paul Robertson | September 12, 2025

We’re excited to announce that the Janam XT4 is now fully compatible with BuildingReports and officially available in our catalog. Members can begin ordering the XT4 today as the next-generation rugged handheld device for field inspections and reporting. Why the Janam XT4 Matters for Field Teams The Janam XT4 is engineered as a durable, all-in-one […]

Important Update: SMS Notifications Require Opt-In

By Joanna Ku | June 6, 2025

If you’re using NotificationManager, this update is for you! Due to new federal regulations, we’re making an important change to how we deliver SMS (text) notifications. To remain compliant, only users who have explicitly opted in will continue receiving text messages. If a user does not opt in, don’t worry. We’ll automatically redirect their alerts to […]

Surviving the Field: Successfully Retrieving Inspection Data from a Destroyed Mobile Device

By Joanna Ku | April 16, 2025

Recently, one of our customers presented our Member Services team with a device data recovery challenge that put our hardware expertise to the test. From the photos, you can see the extreme damage suffered by this mobile scanner in the field. This device was accidentally left on top of a technician’s work truck, fell off […]

Actualizaciones mensuales de productos de BuildingReports® 2025

By Joanna Ku | February 19, 2025

¡Manténgase actualizado con las últimas novedades de BuildingReports! Para que nuestra red de miembros de servicio tenga las herramientas y los servicios más actualizados para el beneficio de sus clientes, mejoramos constantemente nuestras ofertas y servicios. Las actualizaciones más recientes, diseñadas en respuesta a los comentarios de nuestra red de miembros, reflejan nuestra dedicación a […]

BuildingReports® Monthly Product Updates 2025

By Joanna Ku | February 11, 2025

Stay updated with the latest from BuildingReports! In order for our Service Membership network to have the most current tools and services for the benefit of their customers, we consistently enhance our offerings and services. The most recent updates, designed in response to our member network’s feedback, reflect our dedication to continuous improvement. DECEMBER 2025 […]

BuildingReports Seamless Integration with IROL – Simplifying Inspection Reporting!

By Joanna Ku | January 31, 2025

Inspection reporting just got easier! BuildingReports is excited to introduce a powerful new integration with IROL (Inspection Reports Online) — designed to simplify the way service providers handle fire and life safety system reports. IROL, a trusted BuildingReports partner, provides a robust compliance submission platform that connects property owners, service providers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction […]

Actualizaciones mensuales de productos de BuildingReports®: Diciembre de 2024

By Joanna Ku | January 31, 2025

Cada mes, compartimos las últimas actualizaciones y mejoras de nuestras herramientas y servicios para garantizar que nuestra red de miembros de servicio esté equipada para brindar a sus clientes un servicio y soporte excepcionales. ¡Lea a continuación nuestras últimas mejoras! AccountManager Los campos de notas de edificio se ajustaron para capturar un máximo de 5000 […]

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