Every sharp
corner, found
before they
are.
Safeguard's 200-point room-by-room audit protocol — staffed by CPSC-certified inspectors and former pediatric ER nurses — gives property developers and real estate agencies a defensible safety record before the first family moves in.
"We spec'd Safeguard into every unit in our family portfolio. Warranty claims on child-related incidents dropped to zero."
Marcus Albright
VP of Development
Meridian Family Homes
200+
Audit Points
0
Incident Claims
400+
Units Audited
The room-by-room authority starts here.
Safeguard's auditors are not generalist consultants. Every member of our team carries a clinical or regulatory credential that directly qualifies them to identify the specific hazard categories in our 200-point protocol.
Dr. Renata Osei
Lead Safety Auditor
14 years as a pediatric ER nurse at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Witnessed 2,300+ injury cases traceable to residential hazards.
James Kowalski, AIA
Residential Safety Architect
Licensed architect with 18 years designing family housing. Authored the SafeSpec residential detailing guide adopted by three regional builders.
Priya Venkataraman
Field Inspection Director
Former CPSC field investigator for 11 years. Led 600+ residential product-recall inspections across the Pacific Northwest.
Thomas Blackwell
Portfolio Relations Lead
Spent 12 years as a property development consultant for mid-market builders. Bridges the language between safety protocol and developer timelines.
Your in-house checklist covers 12 items.
Ours covers 200.
Internal maintenance teams are trained to fix problems, not to find the ones that haven't happened yet. This is what a clinical-grade audit looks like versus a standard walkthrough.
| Audit Category | In-House / Maintenance | Safeguard Protocol | Standard / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp corner & edge mapping (per room) | ✗ | ✓ | 47 sub-categories |
| Unsecured furniture tip-over assessment | Partial | ✓ | ASTM F2057 standard |
| Outlet & electrical panel audit | Visual only | ✓ | Load-tested |
| Window fall-prevention compliance | ✗ | ✓ | IRC §R612 |
| Stair & balustrade spacing measurement | Partial | ✓ | <4" balusters verified |
| Blind cord & entanglement hazard review | ✗ | ✓ | WCMA compliance |
| Cabinet & drawer latch load testing | ✗ | ✓ | 12 lbs force standard |
| Door pinch-point & hinge gap audit | ✗ | ✓ | — |
| Floor transition & trip hazard rating | Visual only | ✓ | — |
| Bathroom anti-scald & slip assessment | ✗ | ✓ | ANSI A137.1 |
| Garage & outdoor perimeter review | ✗ | ✓ | — |
| Written remediation report with photos | ✗ | ✓ | PDF + portal access |
| Liability-ready audit certificate | ✗ | ✓ | — |
Ready to close the 188-point gap in your portfolio?
Schedule a Portfolio ReviewSingle property. Portfolio retainer.
The scope gap is clear.
Most competitors offer a visual walkthrough and a PDF. Safeguard's portfolio retainer gives your development team an always-on clinical safety partner — from pre-permit to post-sale.
| Feature / Scope | Single Property | Portfolio Retainer | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Properties covered per engagement | 1 unit | Unlimited portfolio | 1–5 units |
| 200-point room-by-room protocol | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| CPSC-certified inspector on site | ✓ | ✓ | Partial |
| Pediatric ER clinician review | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Written remediation report + photos | ✓ | ✓ | Partial |
| Liability-ready audit certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer portal access | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Priority turnaround (48-hr report) | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pre-sale staging safety review | Add-on | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pediatric practice referral integration | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Annual portfolio re-audit | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated account contact | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Spec Safeguard into your next family development.
Schedule a Portfolio ReviewThe inspection that makes everyone exhale.
Two paths forward. A portfolio review call with our team, or the Developer Safety Spec to share with your architects and build managers.
Schedule a Portfolio Review
30-minute call with a senior Safeguard auditor. No commitment required.
Developer Safety Spec
The 200-point audit criteria in a shareable PDF — built for your architects, contractors, and build managers.
What's inside
- ✓Full 200-point room-by-room audit checklist
- ✓CPSC & IRC code reference table
- ✓Remediation priority matrix (Critical / Moderate / Advisory)
- ✓Pre-sale staging safety checklist
- ✓Sample liability-ready audit certificate