Revolutionizing Fire Safety: ASSA ABLOY and Certags Launch Advanced Asset Tagging Solutions

ASSA ABLOY and Certags have unveiled new asset tagging technology, enabling more effective management and oversight of fire safety equipment and door systems. This innovation aims to improve compliance, safety, and workflow efficiency across various industries, responding to increasing regulatory demands for accountability.

• New asset tagging features enhance door and fire equipment tracking.
• QR code and RFID solutions offer real-time data access and maintenance history.
• Supports industry compliance and streamlines inspection schedules via cloud-based apps.

ASSA ABLOY has upgraded its Openings Studio Building Information Modelling (BIM) software with unique asset tagging functionality. Each door receives a distinctive tag—displayed as either a QR code or RFID—granting direct access to critical information, such as installation date, inspection records, and maintenance history. The system provides stakeholders with an instantaneous, transparent history of the asset throughout its lifecycle, aligning with stricter building safety regulations.

Certags, a global leader in industrial identification solutions, has further streamlined asset management through its Frame application. The app leverages QR and RFID tagging to allow fire safety personnel and facility managers to:

1. Digitally onboard new equipment in the field during routine checks.
2. Instantly access and update inspection records and asset status across multiple devices.
3. Receive reminders for scheduled maintenance, reducing the risk of overdue compliance checks.

This approach meets modern mobile and remote working needs, simplifying reporting and ensuring no inspections are missed.

Both companies’ cloud-based systems deliver significant advantages:

• Enhanced Visibility: Authorized users can instantly see the condition and service history of fire doors, extinguishers, alarms, and more.
• Improved Accountability: Automatic data capture eliminates reliance on manual reporting, increasing transparency.
• Custom Reporting: Tailored reports enable managers to review both summary and detailed asset performance data, promoting proactive maintenance decisions.
• Ease of Adoption: Solutions are designed for intuitive use and quick staff training, minimizing disruption during rollout.

With the introduction of these asset tagging solutions, organizations in construction, facilities management, and fire safety services can achieve higher standards of safety and regulatory compliance. The technology not only supports a holistic view of assets but also ensures that safety-critical inspections and upgrades are never overlooked.

As regulatory frameworks like the Building Safety Act heighten the importance of transparent asset management, cloud-integrated tagging solutions from ASSA ABLOY and Certags set new benchmarks for digital oversight in the industry. Their systems empower teams to deliver safer, more efficient operations in an increasingly complex and connected world.

• ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions introduces asset tagging for improved door management, International Fire & Safety Journal.
• Cloud-based assets and equipment management for the fire safety industry, International Fire & Safety Journal.