ScanSeries
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BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to quickly gather data on fire and life safety devices to ensure they are working properly and meet code requirements, or identify actions needed to meet compliance through easily verifiable inspection reports. BuildingReports has the solutions, inspected device data and the qualified network to cement its reputation as the most trusted name in compliance reporting.
*Note: This application is for customers who use the BuildingReports Web-based inspection reporting system only. It is an all-in-one application and contains: FireScan, SafetyScan, SprinklerScan, SuppressionScan, SecurityScan, and HVACScan. The app is supported on iPhone 4S (or newer) and iPod Touch 5th Gen. (or newer) devices.
more What’s New:
- Users with access to multiple branch or company web portals can now search for, download, and upload buildings across all portals using a single login. This enhancement streamlines workflows for users operating in multiple portals, eliminating the need to switch accounts to access specific buildings.
What’s Improved:
- The application’s user interface has been refreshed to deliver a cleaner, more modern experience.
- The Member Services phone number link on the About screen has been updated to automatically include the correct country code based on the user’s region.
2.41.5 19 Mar
What’s Fixed:
- Resolved a UI issue that could block certain fields from view
- Fixed an issue with the Delete button for device photos
- Corrected a permissions error display issue
- Amended a login loop affecting SSO and BRMobile
- Rectified an issue that could cause dates to display as 1969
- Implemented additional behind-the-scenes updates and optimizations
What’s New:
- Added collapsible grouping headers to the device list
What’s Improved:
- Merge behavior
2.41.4 9 Feb
BRForms
What’s Fixed
- Improved handling of rare scenarios during BRForms template downloads that could previously cause the process to stall.
ScanSeries
What’s Fixed
- Resolved an issue in the device list that affected filtering for devices with photos.
- Improved behavior when managing Favorites lists for fields that support this functionality.
- Fixed an issue where applying a service to all tested devices when passing a device did not function correctly.
FireScan
What’s Fixed
- Corrected field behavior when failing a Sound Test to ensure accurate results.
SafetyScan
What’s Fixed
- Updated the Maintenance Schedule to no longer display deleted devices.
ScanHistory
What’s Fixed
- Addressed a rare condition that could cause ScanHistory to crash.
- Reintroduced the option to focus the map on the user’s current location.
2.41.3 12 Jan
What’s Fixed:
Improved reliability when downloading a previously uploaded building inspection. In select edge cases, an application crash could occur; this issue has been resolved to ensure a more stable and consistent user experience.
2.41.2 23/12/2025
BRForms
What’s Fixed
- Resolved an issue where “Barcode Checkpoint” form elements could fail to set a date/time value.
ScanSeries
What’s Fixed
- Corrected random sorting behavior of Manufacturer Favorites.
- Reduced the likelihood of ScanHistory-related crashes.
- Fixed an issue in the Service menu where deleting an item could result in an app crash.
SafetyScan
What’s Fixed
- Fixed an inaccurate sort-header naming issue.
2.41.1 15/12/2025
BRForms
What's Fixed:
- Resolved an issue which affected forms containing photo elements
2.41.0 08/12/2025
BRForms
What's Fixed:
- Corrected a problem that impacted the handling of some free-entry values during data upload.
ScanSeries
What's Fixed:
- Fixed an issue that could cause the Settings > Backup Log section to display no entries for a selected application.
- Resolved a problem where buildings containing a large number of photos could, in some cases, stall or fail during download.
2.40.9 04/12/2025
- Complete overhaul of the Transfer/Merge Inspection workflow.
- Transfer/Merge Inspection now supports the inclusion of device photos, floor plans, and service tickets.
- Added support for Service Ticket creation across all ScanSeries apps.
2.40.8 02/12/2025
What's Fixed:
ScanSeries: Based on recent feedback we brought back "sorting by popularity" in certain pick lists.
2.40.7 24/10/2025
ScanSeries
What’s New
- Added DocDrive to the Devices context menu, allowing users to download building documents directly for the relevant ScanSeries application (e.g., FireScan, SafetyScan, etc.).
What’s Improved
- When the Require Photo on Failed Devices organization feature is enabled, users will now receive only one prompt on the Failed/Other screen.
- Updated visuals to better align with the new iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface.
What’s Fixed
- Resolved an issue where certain special characters in passwords could cause login errors.
SprinklerScan
What’s Fixed
- Restored bold text values in applicable menus for improved readability.
- Fixed an issue where the keyboard could obscure the “Protected Area (Riser)” field in System Details.
- Refined the Pump Graph display for clearer, more consistent visuals.
2.40.6 17/10/2025
- ScanSeries: Added new Login/Logout button to bottom of main ScanSeries screen for quick status check and sign in/out.
- SprinklerScan: Updated Pump Test Discharge Device options to reflect new brands, additional models, and variants
What's Been Improved:
- SprinklerScan: Minor adjustments to recently introduced existing System selector
What's Been Fixed:
- Minor Bugs
2.40.5 01/10/2025
- SprinklerScan: Added new drop-down menu allowing Inspectors to choose from existing system(s)
What's Fixed:
- BRForms: Based on member feedback, we corrected specific behavior that could result in upload issues.
2.40.4 15/09/2025
- Implementation of various server permission action handlers
- Other minor improvements and bug fixes
2.40.3 21/08/2025
- Updated handling of specific QR codes in SafetyScan
- Improved handling of uploads containing many photos from a prior inspection
- Other minor improvements and bug fixes
2.40.2 25/07/2025
- Minor update for improved DocDrive Plus UI handling
2.40.0 10/06/2025
- Fixed an issue affecting BRForms selection list elements
2.39.9 15/04/2025
- Fixed reported issues in BRMobile on iOS 18.x webview related to viewing reports
- Fixed reported issue related to BRForms signature elements clearing with invalid date/timestamps in rare cases
- Improved field behavior, where applicable in: SafetyScan and SecurityScan
- Added handling for additional Maintenance Schedule types in SafetyScan
- Added long requested feature to SprinklerScan permitting users to preview Pump Test Graph output
- Added support for manually typing in alphanumeric scanID values across all apps when adding a new device using the Enter Scan ID option
- Fixed an issue related to iOS 18.x where the BRMobile webview failed to open phone when tapping on building phone number
- Reduced excessive low battery prompts (to once per charge cycle)
- Fixed an issue related to keyboard deletion of Inspection Note text
- Improved accuracy of Delay Scan Timing
- Other minor bug fixes and improvements
2.39.8 11/03/2025
Fixed an issue affecting users that login using Single Sign-On
2.39.6 05/10/2024
- Fixed issue related to Socket Mobile Capture SDK
2.39.5 26/08/2024
- Fixed crash issue affecting users on iOS 17.x when attempting to open a building.
2.39.4 24/08/2024
Fixed an issue affecting users on select older iOS/hardware
2.39.3 21/08/2024
- Fixed a date/time issue related to locales.
2.39.2 25/07/2024
- Fixed an issue affecting use of camera scan flash on certain iOS devices
- Fixed an issue affecting select fields failing to carry over some data when adding new devices in SafetyScan
- Future ScanSeries iOS updates have the potential to only apply to devices running iOS 11 (or higher)
2.39.1 19/02/2024
- Added support for scanning Badger brand Fire Extinguisher QR codes
- Fixed issue where UI elements could appear where they shouldn't
- Fixed issue affecting scanning barcodes in different orientations
- Fixed issue affecting search/sort by Address Alpha or Numeric
- Fixed issue affecting deletion of custom favorites values
- Fixed issue affecting scrolling and deletion of certain notes
- Fixed various issues affecting BRForms photo elements on upload
- Other behind the scenes bug fixes and improvements
2.39 31/01/2024
- Fixed an issue when scanning barcodes greater than 15 characters
2.38 21/07/2022
What’s New:
- Users with access to multiple branch or company web portals can now search for, download, and upload buildings across all portals using a single login. This enhancement streamlines workflows for users operating in multiple portals, eliminating the need to switch accounts to access specific buildings.
What’s Improved:
- The application’s user interface has been refreshed to deliver a cleaner, more modern experience.
- The Member Services phone number link on the About screen has been updated to automatically include the correct country code based on the user’s region.
more Version 2.41.5 19 Mar
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