New ScanSeries Releases Available in November

Android and iOS users both now have access to the latest features for ScanSeries. If you have not already updated your mobile device to the latest versions, BuildingReports recommends doing so at the earliest opportunity to take advantage of new features and improved functionality. The latest versions are v1.3.93 for Android and v2.30.102 for iOS. Access the 'About' screen using the applicable menu option from the ScanSeries home screen to check your current version number.
November 20, 2020 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Building Inspections | Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :ScanSeries | FireScan | SafetyScan | SecurityScan | SprinklerScan | SuppressionScan | HVACScan | DocDrive | DocDrive Plus
Leveraging Technology During Reopening for Disinfection Efforts Related to COVID-19

As businesses reopen and employees return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now more important than ever to improve safety precautions and reduce liability by following health guidelines through the sanitization of common areas and equipment. BuildingReports' recent update to SafetyScan will allow facility management professionals to track and provide verifiable reporting on disinfection efforts.
While the virus has been shown to be predominately passed from person to person by close contact, it is possible to contract COVID-19 and other respiratory disease from an infected surface by touching the mouth, nose, or possibly eyes after contact. Some projections as to how long the virus can live on various porous and non-porous surfaces have been provided by authorities, research is still underway to provide better guidance.
June 09, 2020 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Building Management | Industry Perspective | Tips, Tricks & How-To's
What's New in BuildingReports & ScanSeries - May 2020 Updates

BuildingReports is pleased to announce several updates that went live this week, many of which were requested by our network of over 900 Service Members. Unlike a full ScanSeries release, the updates reflected below to the mobile application will take effect once a building has been downloaded to a mobile device. These do not require an update to a new version via your service provider's app store.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ScanSeries update includes the addition of Disinfected Surface Device Types for helping organizations track and record sanitization efforts as part of COVID-19, and beyond.
May 29, 2020 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Building Inspections | Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :ScanSeries | FireScan | SafetyScan | SecurityScan | SprinklerScan | SuppressionScan | HVACScan
Device Updates Coming to ScanSeries

Here is a summary of the new devices - and updates to existing devices - coming to ScanSeries soon. BuildingReports always recommends keeping your application up to date with the latest version to ensure you have the latest features and functionality, and to keep current with changes to your device's operating system. However, due to the nature of this update you will see the changes automatically with no app store update required.
November 12, 2019 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's | Building Inspections
Tags :ScanSeries | FireScan | SafetyScan | SprinklerScan | SuppressionScan | SecurityScan | Product Updates | Tips
Roundup of Recent ScanSeries for iOS & Web Portal Updates

BuildingReports has released a few other updates in addition to two aforementioned feature launches. ScanSeries for iOS (v2.27.68) included several improvements and enhancements, and you may have already noticed some changes to the web portal user interface as well. The next update for ScanSeries for Android will be announced later this year.
October 15, 2019 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :ScanSeries | Product Update | iOS | Scanning Devices | FireScan | SprinklerScan | SuppressionScan | SafetyScan | SecurityScan | HVACScan
What's New in the Latest ScanSeries for Android and iOS Updates?

The latest update of BuildingReports ScanSeries for both Android and iOS includes a host of updates to devices and fields associated with existing devices. While this post does not include every update in the latest release, we've selected some of the highlights to share with you in this post.
BuildingReports recommends keeping your ScanSeries app up to date with the latest release. Android users should update to version 1.1.358, while iOS users should update to version 2.25.8 in order to remain current.
March 22, 2019 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's | Building Inspections
Tags :ScanSeries | Product Update | iOS | Android | FireScan | SprinklerScan | SafetyScan | SuppressionScan | SecurityScan | HVACScan
ScanSeries for iOS Version 2.15.26 Now Available
September 26, 2017 | David Spence | Jump to Comments |
Category : Tips, Tricks & How-To's
Tags :ScanSeries | Product Update | iOS | SprinklerScan | SafetyScan | BRForms | NFPA 25
NFPA-101 Life Safety Code & CMS Compliance for Healthcare Facilities

Due to the recently issued requirements by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), low-profile fire extinguishers are the only fire extinguishers which may be surface-mounted in the corridors of healthcare facilities while maintaining compliance with NFPA-101, Life Safety Code - 2012 edition. Otherwise, when surface-mounted, typical fire extinguishers that protrude more than 4-1/2” are not compliant.
August 22, 2017 | Kevin Kozlowski | Jump to Comments |
Category : Codes & Standards | Building Management | Building Inspections
Tags :NFPA 101 | The Joint Commission | HFAP | DNV | CMS | Healthcare | Codes & Standards | ADA | Safety Inspection | SafetyScan | Fire Extinguisher