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In high-risk buildings, maintaining the highest standards of safety is important for protecting people and property. But, this can be a daunting task. This is where innovative safety technology can help.

In this blog, we explore how fire safety software like Aurora can help you to go beyond compliance to provide high standards of safety in your high-risk building.

What is a High-Risk Building?

A variety of buildings fall under this category, including nursing homes, hospitals, schools, hotels and student housing. Simply put, a high-risk building is anywhere that a lot of people live, sleep or are in need of care. It increases the risk level because more people means more chances for a fire to occur. These places are also more complex to evacuate. This is due to both the large number of people and the amount of vulnerable people or children involved.

The Benefits of Fire Safety Software

In high-risk buildings, accuracy and efficiency are important. One of the ways to achieve these standards is through the use of fire safety software like Aurora.

Clear Output

The goal of a fire risk assessment is to provide building management with an exhaustive list of potential risks and issues within their building. But, what most traditional systems fail to consider is how the output is formatted. However, modern risk assessment software often includes an interactive dashboard where scores can be viewed at a glance and actions are clearly listed.

Floor Plans

A common feature of high-risk buildings is their large size. These types of buildings are often made up of many floors or wings and often include a complex floor plan of rooms and corridors. This hinders fire safety in numerous ways.

With regards to fire risk assessments, having a complex and expansive property can complicate things. This is where software can help. Modern programmes often include the opportunity to work within a floor plan, displaying all of the fire safety measures and compartmentalisation. Some software - like Aurora - use tags to identify doors or other areas for inspection.

Bespoke Templates

When handling a large amount of documentation, redundant questions can take up a lot of space and time. So, being able to customise your risk assessment templates is a strategic advantage. Modern software makes this easier than ever, and with expert guidance, you know that your risk assessments are up to standard.

Shareable Documentation

Large properties and high-risk situations often come with a large team. But, using traditional methods, this team would have to rely on sharing physical records. This can fall victim to a number of issues, like damage, loss or simply a lack of copies. 

But, with innovative fire safety software, team members can access and edit documents on the go on a number of devices. These changes can be saved to a central cloud. So, when it is needed, every part of the ‘Golden Thread’ is available.

To learn more and have a free demo of Aurora, a one-of-a-kind piece of fire risk assessment software, contact us today.