{"id":27220,"date":"2024-06-10T15:25:50","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T15:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.buildingreports.com\/?page_id=27220"},"modified":"2026-07-13T08:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:01:36","slug":"blog-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.buildingreports.com\/blog-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>July 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>BRForms Standard Forms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Several new standard forms are now available to support AHJ-specific reporting and sprinkler system documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Backflow: Riviera Beach form is now available as the official form for submitting backflow assembly test results to the City of Riviera Beach in Riviera Beach, Florida.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Backflow: South Bend form is now available as the official form for submitting backflow assembly test results to South Bend Water Works in South Bend, Indiana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A new NFPA 25: Ice Blockage Inspection form is also available. Based on the 2026 version of NFPA 25, this form supports reporting on ice blockage inspections for sprinkler systems and allows users to attach up to eight photos for additional documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>BRYCER \/ The Compliance Engine<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Integration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BuildingReports now supports BRYCER&#8217;s upcoming Compliance Sync service, a fully managed report submission option that allows users to submit inspections directly to BRYCER for processing and submission to applicable authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The BRYCER TCE submission tracking grid on the Integrations page has also been updated to support more consistent access to ScanSeries reports directly from the grid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>LIV Integration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The LIV integration now supports the upcoming Auto-Cleared submission status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This new status helps identify whether deficiencies were remediated manually on a per-deficiency basis or cleared through a subsequent all-clear inspection, providing more accurate visibility into the remediation process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ScanSeries for Android (Version 1.9.13)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The latest Android release includes several enhancements designed to improve field efficiency, data entry, and inspection flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SafetyScan now supports scanning QR codes on Ansul fire extinguishers, helping users enter basic device details more efficiently. SafetyScan users can also sort and filter devices by Type and Size, making it easier to navigate device lists during inspections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SprinklerScan pump test records now allow users to store pitot readings in device notes. A new Alternate Power checkbox has also been added to pump test entries, allowing users to document when a pump test was completed using an alternate power source. When used, this produces a new curve on the pump graph.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Users can now locate a building for download by scanning a LiveArchive QR code associated with that building. From the search bar, simply select the QR code icon and scan the code to locate the building.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additional Android enhancements include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inspection Comment entry now automatically opens the on-screen keyboard when adding a comment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The support page now displays the applicable technical support phone number based on the user&#8217;s location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FireScan now supports up to 250 control panels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Device List Range settings now include additional options to better align with iOS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Manufacturer entry has been refined to reduce duplicate entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The device replacement process now carries device details forward more consistently from the replaced device to the new device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A new setting allows users to enable or disable the camera for barcode scanning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Together, these updates help Android users move through inspections more efficiently while supporting stronger documentation and greater flexibility in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ScanSeries for iOS (Version 2.41.8)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The latest iOS release introduces expanded integration support, new field documentation tools, and several enhancements designed to make mobile inspections more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The ServiceTrade integration is now available on iOS, allowing users to send all discrepancies found during an inspection to an associated ServiceTrade Location or Job. Additional ServiceTrade updates help ensure discrepancies submitted through the integration are properly identified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SafetyScan scanning has also been enhanced to read QR codes on Ansul fire extinguishers, helping users capture basic device details more efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SprinklerScan pump test records now include support for alternate power conditions. Users can indicate when a pump test was performed using an alternate power source and use a new tool to copy pitot data into device notes for the Pump Test. Pump Test entries can also be managed more easily from Pump devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Users can now search for and download buildings by scanning a LiveArchive QR code. From the search bar, simply select the QR code icon and scan the code to locate and download the building.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additional iOS enhancements include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pre-upload frequency, signature, and photo prompts have returned to their previous behavior, allowing users to continue uploading inspections even when prompted items are not included.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spanish language support is available in the app, with users able to select a language in Settings or use the default language of their mobile device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BRForms stability and default device service handling have been strengthened.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rescanning a previously scanned barcode now updates the service value with the default service for that device type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">WebConnector send and download screens now include updated icons and a selected-building counter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bluetooth merge performance has been enhanced to support a smoother merge process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Translation support has been expanded so additional areas of the application can support multiple languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Organizations can now activate a prompt for setting inspection frequency on uploaded inspections. Please contact your regional Member Success Manager or Member Services for activation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These iOS updates support more connected workflows, clearer field documentation, and a more flexible mobile inspection experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ScanSeries Standard Reporting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SprinklerScan reports now display the last two inspection records for Drain devices when the Type field is set to Main or Combination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This provides additional historical context within reports and supports more complete sprinkler system documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ScanSeries Healthcare Reporting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Several updates were introduced to support more complete healthcare reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The SprinklerScan TJC Select Device Group report now includes the pump graph in applicable report sections, helping provide a more complete view of pump test results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SprinklerScan healthcare reports now also display the last two inspection records for Drain devices when the Type field is set to Main or Combination. Healthcare report generation has also been strengthened for inspections involving replaced devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Together, these updates help improve report completeness and support healthcare documentation requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Web Portal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BuildingReports sites now display updated browser tab icons, including versions designed to work better in both dark and light browser modes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The password reset experience has also been strengthened to support email links for user IDs that include accented characters, helping ensure smoother account access for a wider range of users.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As always, we recommend keeping ScanSeries updated to the latest version to take full advantage of these enhancements and to stay current with your device&#8217;s operating system. If you have questions about any of these updates, please reach out to your regional Member Success Manager or Member Services.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 2026 BRForms Standard Forms Several new standard forms are now available to support AHJ-specific reporting and sprinkler system documentation. The Backflow: Riviera Beach form is now available as the official form for submitting backflow assembly test results to the City of Riviera Beach in Riviera Beach, Florida. 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