How to Setup Equipment Types & Statuses in the Backend

What is Equipment?

Equipment in Inspect Point is a flexible feature designed to capture information beyond the standard systems and assets built into the platform. Think of it as a configurable “catch-all” that allows you to track and report on additional items specific to your inspections.

👉 Related Article: Equipment Overview

🧩 Equipment Types 

Equipment Types are configured in the backend settings by admin users and define the kinds of equipment your organization inspects. Once created, these types can be added to buildings and included in inspections, allowing technicians to record details, complete inspection questions, and generate reports specific to each equipment type.

Creating Equipment Type

1. Navigate to Settings → Equipment section → Equipment Types
2. Click + New Equipment Type
3. Complete the following fields:
   • Type — Enter a name for the equipment type (e.g., FDC).
   • Print Option — Choose how the equipment information will display on reports:
     • Table (default): Displays items in a tabular format.
     • Details: Displays questions in a list format, similar to inspection questions.
   • Joint Commission Title / EP Code — (Optional) Add this information if your reporting needs to align with Joint Commission standards.
4. Click Save
   • Your new equipment type will now appear in the Equipment Types list.

🏷️ Equipment Statuses

Equipment Statuses in Inspect Point allow you to define the condition or state of a piece of equipment. These statuses appear as selectable options in a dropdown menu for all types of equipment, providing consistency across your inspections and reports.

Common examples include:

• In Service
• Out of Service
• Needs Repair
• Replaced

Setting Up Equipment Statuses

1. Navigate to Settings → Equipment section → Equipment Status
2. Click + New Equipment Status
3. Enter a Name for the status (e.g., In Service or Needs Repair)
4. Click Save
   • Your new status will now appear as an option in the Status dropdown for all equipment types.