{"id":26057,"date":"2013-12-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buildingreports.flywheelsites.com\/safetyscan-replaces-extinguisherscan-in-renamed-mobile-inspections-app\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:19:11","slug":"safetyscan-replaces-extinguisherscan-in-renamed-mobile-inspections-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.buildingreports.com\/2013\/safetyscan-replaces-extinguisherscan-in-renamed-mobile-inspections-app\/","title":{"rendered":"SafetyScan Inspection Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block\">\n<p>BuildingReports today announced the ExtinguisherScan\u00ae inspection application has been renamed SafetyScan\u00ae. While the application continues to provide for NFPA 10 inspections of Fire Extinguishers, feedback from the BuildingReports Membership Network indicated a name change would assist facilities comprehend the expanded capabilities of the solution.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When we released ExtinguisherScan in 2001 most of the devices within the application were primarily based around Fire Extinguishers and their peripheral equipment&#8221; explained Jason Kronz, President and Chief Technology Officer. \u201c12 years later the application has expanded greatly to include more safety devices such as Defibrillators, Breathing Apparatus, First Aid equipment, Exit and Emergency Lights, Fire Doors, etc. and the name of the application needed to reflect it\u2019s current role in the marketplace\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>SafetyScan\u00ae is part of the ScanSeries\u2122 suite of inspection applications and is immediately available for Palm OS and Windows Mobile scanning PDA\u2019s from the download section of the BuildingReports website. Additionally all ScanSeries\u2122 applications including SafetyScan\u00ae will be available for specific Apple iOS devices in the coming weeks with users able to download directly from the App Store. All corresponding web-based reports and online report sections now also reflect the new name.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About BuildingReports<\/strong><br \/>\nBuilding-safety compliance is critical to service companies, building owners, and fire and safety officials charged with safeguarding occupants. BuildingReports\u2019 mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to accurately gather data on fire and life safety devices\u2014ensuring these devices are working properly and meeting code requirements\u2014as well as identify necessary compliance actions through easily verifiable inspection reports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BuildingReports today announced the ExtinguisherScan\u00ae inspection application has been renamed SafetyScan\u00ae. 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