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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.

Recalled Fire Sprinklers: Why Device-Level Documentation Matters More Than Ever

By Dana Mykytyn | October 22, 2026

Decades after the original recall, a renewed federal warning highlights the importance of identifying, tracking, and addressing potentially dangerous fire protection equipment. A fire sprinkler head can remain installed for decades—even when it shouldn’t be. That’s the concern behind a renewed federal warning issued on September 24, 2026, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]

BuildingReports Helps Service Providers Navigate Complex Compliance Requirements from ERCES Testing to FDNY Submissions

BuildingReports Helps Service Providers Navigate Complex Compliance Requirements from ERCES Testing to FDNY Submissions Compliance in fire and life safety is becoming more specialized, more data-driven, and more jurisdiction-specific than ever before. Service providers are no longer just documenting inspections. They are managing increasingly detailed reporting requirements, adapting to evolving codes, and meeting local submission […]
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True Compliance Starts at the Device Level

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. […]
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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 […]
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Previous Posts

Leveraging Technology During Reopening for Disinfection Efforts Related to COVID-19

By ncurrin | June 9, 2020

SafetyScan from BuildingReports enables facilities to track and report on PPE and disinfection efforts.

Are Nurse Call Systems Part of Your Regular Testing & Inspection Program?

By ncurrin | June 2, 2020

Technology can help you avoid communication issues in healthcare environments – as long as that technology is working correctly.

What’s New in BuildingReports & ScanSeries – May 2020 Updates

By ncurrin | May 29, 2020

Check out the details on the latest website and mobile application changes.

COVID-19 Part 2: Industry Trends & What We’re Hearing from Members

By ncurrin | May 21, 2020

This is part 2 of a 2-part series to help share perspectives from various industries and areas related to what the industry is experiencing during the pandemic.

Cybersecurity: Keeping Yourself Safe During COVID-19

By ncurrin | April 15, 2020

BuildingReports Service Member, Summit Companies, provides tips and advice for avoiding security threats such as phishing, computer viruses and identity theft during COVID-19.

COVID-19 Part 1: Resources, General Information and Industry Perspective

By ncurrin | April 10, 2020

This is part 1 of a 2-part series to help consolidate important information for Service Members for easy reference. The information contained here is accurate as of April 10, 2020.

How to Handle Annual Fire Inspections

By ncurrin | April 9, 2020

Bob Vezzani, Fire Protection Engineer at Guardian Security Systems Inc., shares his tips on preparing for a fire inspection.

Don’t Compromise Fire Safety While Responding to COVID-19

By ncurrin | April 7, 2020

Performance Systems Integration discusses the importance of maintaining critical facility fire and life safety systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a checklist for life safety maintenance in unattended facilities.

How Often Should My Fire Sprinkler System Be Inspected?

By ncurrin | April 2, 2020

BuildingReports Service Member, State Systems, explains what type inspections and when testing should be conducted in the guest contribution.

NFPA Shares Guidance on Maintaining Fire & Life Safety Systems During COVID-19

By ncurrin | March 25, 2020

The National Fire Protection Association shared some advice for authorities during the global pandemic.

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