Learn about the benefits of using a life safety inspection app for recurring inspections, and how to choose the best program for your company.

Life safety inspections are conducted at least annually on commercial buildings to make sure that they are in accordance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (LSC). Inspections are important because they ensure that building occupants are safe at all times, even and especially in times of emergency.

Regulations vary among jurisdictions, as some adopt specific versions of the LSC, while others are beholden to the most recently updated version (the NFPA revises each code at least once every 3 years). For instance, healthcare facilities accredited by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are subject to the 2012 edition of the LSC specifically. To know exactly what is expected of you, reach out to your local fire marshal.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of systems, features, and devices inspectors will check:

• Fire protection systems
  • Alarm systems
  • Emergency lighting systems
  • Heat and smoke detectors
  • Sprinkler systems
• Building safety features
• Safety devices
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Sprinkler heads

After the inspection, you can expect to receive a report outlining any issues flagged and the dates by which said issues must be resolved. Once you have made the necessary corrections, a follow up inspection will ensue.

These inspections are serious business, so it’s important to be prepared for them by staying on track with inspections, maintenance, and testing of assets year round.

Before we address life safety inspection apps specifically, let’s take a look at digital inspection systems at large: Using a digital system, as opposed to a paper-based one, increases efficiency, accuracy, and preparedness. Manual tasks such as scheduling, communicating, and data collection, recording, and processing are made faster thanks to automation. Software will alert users of potential violations or mistakes in real-time. Additionally, all data is stored to create a historical record, allowing you to identify and address problem areas with ease. Digital systems optimize resource allocation, increase transparency and accountability, and reduce the risk of lost or incomplete documentation.

Life safety inspection apps amplify the ease of using a digital system by enabling you to turn a mobile device you already own, such as a phone or tablet, into an inspection device. No longer do you have to buy a separate device to reap the benefits of a digital system!

Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows, InspectNTrack’s life safety inspection app is one of the best on the market no matter what device you are using. Our software works in a disconnected state, meaning you get the benefits of a paper system with none of the drawbacks.

Your data is securely stored in the cloud and can be accessed from anywhere at any time. You can share information with stakeholders faster than ever and have visibility across the organization.

On the InspectNTrack life safety inspection app, you are able to upload photos and data in real time, as well as customize and scale provided templates to your needs. Our software is configured to allow you to attach barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags to your assets and will pull up relevant information and inspection checklists when scanned.

We are confident that you will love what we have to offer. Just listen to what our current customers are saying about our software:

Of the InspectNTrack life safety inspection app specifically, users are saying:

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