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Social housing providers face a growing challenge: how to move beyond box-ticking compliance and deliver real, lasting safety for residents. Traditional approaches—routine checks, manual paperwork, and reactive maintenance—are no longer enough in a world where expectations and regulations keep rising.
That’s why Vericon Systems has joined forces with Hispec, a leading name in fire and carbon monoxide detection, to offer something fundamentally different: continuous, intelligent protection for every property.
Until now, fire and CO safety in social housing has often meant scheduled inspections and hoping nothing goes wrong in between. But as the risks and responsibilities have grown, so has the need for a smarter, more proactive solution.
Through our new partnership, housing providers gain access to Hispec’s trusted detection technology, fully integrated with Vericon’s intelligent monitoring platform. The result is a system that works quietly in the background—delivering live data, instant notifications, and actionable insights whenever and wherever they’re needed.
Instead of waiting for problems to escalate, property managers can address issues as soon as they arise. This means emergencies are prevented before they happen, and residents benefit from round-the-clock protection.
The impact goes far beyond compliance. For landlords and housing managers, the Vericon & Hispec platform streamlines day-to-day work: less time spent on manual checks and paperwork, more time to focus on what really matters—resident safety and satisfaction. Automated reporting and a unified dashboard make oversight effortless, while predictive analytics help plan maintenance before faults occur.
For residents, the benefits are just as clear. Enhanced protection means greater peace of mind, knowing that their wellbeing is always being monitored—not just once a year, but every single day.
Bernard Cook, Managing Director at Vericon Systems, puts it simply:
“Our partnership with Hispec represents a new era in proactive fire safety for social housing. By integrating Hispec’s cutting-edge detection technology with our intelligent monitoring platform, we’re empowering housing providers to move beyond basic compliance—delivering real-time insights, instant alerts, and greater peace of mind for both landlords and residents. Together, we’re committed to setting a higher standard for safety and wellbeing across the sector.”
As the demands on social housing providers continue to grow, so does the need for smarter, more reliable ways to keep residents safe. The Vericon & Hispec partnership is a step forward—giving providers the tools and data they need to protect people and properties, every day of the year.
Learn more at www.vericonsystems.com/metersense/