Fire inspection software
Fire inspection software for iPad, tablets and phones
PunchTag is fire inspection software for extinguisher companies with 1 to 10 technicians. Offline NFPA 10 checklists, a QR label per unit, automatic due dates and quotes from every deficiency.
Early access: the features on this page are the launch version, being tested with founding customers first.
At launch, runs on
- iPad and iPhone
- Android tablets and phones
- Any web browser for the office
- Offline in the field
What to look for in fire inspection software
Use this list to compare any tool, including ours.
| Feature | Why it matters | PunchTag at launch |
|---|---|---|
| Works offline | Basements, stairwells and mechanical rooms have no signal | Yes |
| NFPA 10 checklists built in | Techs shouldn't build forms from scratch | Monthly and annual |
| Device register with QR or barcode | Each unit's history follows it, not the clipboard | Yes |
| Automatic 6-year and hydro dates | The work you miss is the work you don't bill | Yes |
| Deficiency tracking with photos | Turns findings into quotes the customer can approve | Yes |
| QuickBooks export | No re-typing invoices | QuickBooks Online |
| Published pricing and trial | You can decide without a sales call | $49 / $99, free in early access |
| Sprinkler, alarm, backflow forms | Needed if you work those trades | Not yet |
Three kinds of fire inspection software
General inspection and form apps
Tools like SafetyCulture or GoCanvas let you build any checklist. They're flexible and often cheap, but you set up the forms yourself and they don't know when a unit's hydrostatic test is due.
Multi-trade fire and life-safety platforms
Tools like Inspect Point and Uptick cover extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms and more, with work orders and dispatch. They suit larger contractors with office staff. Pricing is often quote-based.
Focused extinguisher software
PunchTag does extinguishers only, for small teams. Less to set up, published prices, and due-date logic built around NFPA 10. See our honest comparison of Inspect Point alternatives.
Fire inspection programs vs apps
"Fire inspection program" can mean two things. Fire departments and building owners use it for the inspection program itself: the schedule of monthly checks, annual maintenance and record keeping a code requires. Software buyers use it for the desktop or web system that stores inspections. An app is the mobile part techs carry on site. Most modern fire inspection software is both: a web program for the office to schedule work, send reports and invoice, and a mobile app for the field. When you compare tools, check that both halves work well, especially offline use in the field.
Built for tablets in the field
- Big tap targets that work with gloves.
- Scan QR labels with the tablet's camera.
- Photos attach to the exact unit and failed item.
- Inspections save offline and sync when you're back in signal.
Free resources for your customers and techs: the monthly checklist PDF, the due-date calculator and the cost guide.
Questions
What is fire inspection software?
Software that replaces paper inspection forms for fire-protection work. Technicians complete code-based checklists on a phone or tablet, and the software produces reports, tracks due dates and records deficiencies.
What's the best fire inspection software for a small company?
It depends on your trades. Multi-trade platforms such as Inspect Point and Uptick cover sprinklers and alarms. If extinguishers are most of your work and you have 1 to 10 technicians, a focused tool with published pricing and quick setup is usually a better fit.
Does fire inspection software work on iPad?
Most modern tools run on iPad. At launch, PunchTag will run on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets, and work offline.
Is there free fire inspection software?
General form apps have free tiers but no NFPA 10 due-date logic. PunchTag is free during early access.
Save your founding spot
We're onboarding a small group of extinguisher companies first. PunchTag is free while we're in early access. When billing starts, founding customers keep the Crew plan for $49 a month for as long as they stay subscribed.
No credit card. We only use your email for early-access updates.