Digital Trust & Task Assurance for Fire Safety
Protect your facilities from audit fraud and liability. The non-invasive Maracas device combines motion tracking and NFC to guarantee monthly fire safety checks are physically completed on-site.
The Real-World Challenge
Why paper logs and simple QR codes are no longer enough to protect your business.
The Vulnerabilities
- Ghost Inspections: Paper tags and QR codes are easily copied or filled out from a desk without visiting the units.
- Compacted Powder: Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) compacts and hardens over time. If not tilted and shaken monthly, it fails when needed.
- Unnoticed Theft: Stolen extinguishers leave properties unprotected for weeks before anyone notices.
- Liability & Insurance: Building owners face massive liability and rejected insurance claims if inspections are falsified.
The Maracas Solution
- Physical Verification: Technicians tap their Android or iOS phone directly on the unit to scan the built-in NFC chip.
- Task Assurance: Built-in motion sensors record if the unit was actually lifted and tilted to loosen the powder.
- Instant Digitization: Replaces manual paper checklists with secure, automated digital logs uploaded instantly to the cloud to eliminate errors and fraud.
- Certified Audits: Digital proof of inspection eliminates liability and ensures standard compliance.
How Maracas Works
A simple, bulletproof digital workflow for monthly safety checks.
Non-Invasive Install
Mount the rugged Maracas tracker onto any fire extinguisher. No modifications or drilling required. The standard coin battery lasts up to two years.
Shake & Tilt
The inspector performs the required check by lifting and tilting the extinguisher, loosening dry chemical powder (DCP) to maintain full readiness.
Tap & Verify
The inspector taps their Android or iOS device on the Maracas tracker. The app syncs motion logs, timestamps, and GPS coordinates to verify physical task completion.
Core Features & Capabilities
Advanced safety assurance built into a compact, robust hardware and software ecosystem.
Physical Presence Verification
Ensures inspectors are standing within centimeters of the extinguisher, making it impossible to fill logs out from a desk.
Physical Task Assurance
Built-in motion sensors record exact movements. If the extinguisher wasn't tilted within a narrow time window, the check fails.
Automatic Time Sync
Securely syncs the internal clock with the scanning phone. Eliminates drift and doesn't require Wi-Fi, SIM cards, or local networks.
GPS Location Audit
Records the coordinates of the device during the scan to verify the physical location of the extinguisher on a facility map.
Theft Pinpointing
Detects and flags unauthorized device moves with exact timestamps, allowing security teams to check video records immediately.
Technician Verification
Links every inspection record directly to the technician's official certification and registration profile for accountability.
Compliance & Insurance Benefits
Maracas helps facilities meet and exceed national safety expectations while creating a verifiable audit trail that lowers operating risks.
SANS 10105-1 Compliance
Dry chemical powder extinguishers must be hefted monthly. Maracas records the physical shake, verifying compliance digitally.
Digital Records Approval
SANS 10105-1 allows digital record-keeping for monthly maintenance. Maracas replaces paper checklists legally and efficiently.
Reduced Insurance Premiums
Providing insurers with a verified, tamper-proof audit trail reduces the risk of claim rejection and helps negotiate premium discounts.
Bulletproof Audit Trails
Get in Touch
Interested in implementing Maracas at your facilities or becoming a distributor? Reach out to our team.