Safenetix

What Safenetix does

Safenetix (legal entity: LSS Technologies, d/b/a Safenetix, LLC) is a Louisville, Kentucky-based fire safety training and certification company founded in 2020. The company delivers web-based and on-site training programs covering fire door inspection, fire and smoke damper inspection, rolling fire doors, emergency exit lighting, rated walls and fire barriers, combustible dust, and accident investigation. Its flagship credential is the CFSDI-1 (Level 1 Certified Fire and Smoke Damper Inspector) certification, accredited under ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 through ANAB and recognized across multiple US jurisdictions that mandate certified inspectors. Course content is aligned to NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 standards and developed with input from sister company LSS Life Safety Services, whose field technicians provide real-world inspection experience that informs the curriculum.

The platform combines a self-paced online training portal with remote-proctored certification exams (webcam, screen monitoring, secure browser) and a complementary inspection software application (mobile/web app) that supports unlimited inspection records, photo documentation, analytics, and AHJ report generation. Pricing is predominantly transactional — one-time course licenses ranging from $60 to $965, a $1,495 CFSDI-1 certification fee valid for three years, and annual inspection software subscriptions at $499-$649 per seat with volume discounts — alongside bespoke onsite training engagements for larger groups. Distribution is sales-led via the company's e-commerce website and educational content marketing, targeting facility managers, safety professionals, and regulated organizations. While healthcare is the lead vertical, Safenetix also serves commercial, education, industrial, manufacturing, hospitality, and long-term living/nursing home customers across the United States and Canada.

Name

Safenetix

Legal name

LSS Technologies, d/b/a Safenetix, LLC

Website

https://safenetix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Safenetix provides online and onsite fire safety training, ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024-accredited CFSDI-1 certification, and inspection software for facility managers and safety professionals across healthcare, commercial, education, industrial, and other regulated verticals in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Training and Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Building Inspection Services (54135), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Safety Compliance, Risk Assessments & Training (Code Consulting) (IMAIAJAL), Smoke Control, Fire Doors & Egress Door Hardware Inspection Services (BPABAHAG), Fire & Life Safety Systems (Alarms, Sprinklers, Extinguishers, Inspections) (EDAEACAF), Fire & Life Safety Inspections (Fire Code, Alarms, Sprinklers, Egress) (EDAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Fire safety training
• Fire door inspection
• Smoke damper inspection
• NFPA compliance certification
• Facility inspection software

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Online Training Courses: Web-based training programs for fire door inspection, fire and smoke damper inspection, rolling fire door inspection, emergency exit light inspection, rated walls and fire barriers, and accident investigation. Sold as individual course licenses with bulk pricing available.
2. Certification Exams and Fees: CFSDI-1 certification exam fees and certification payment for becoming a Safenetix Level 1 Certified Fire & Smoke Damper Inspector. Certification valid for three years.
3. Inspection Software Subscriptions: Annual subscription for inspection software/app providing unlimited inspection records, photo documentation, web-based analytics, and report generation for AHJs.
4. Onsite Training Services: Hands-on, on-site training programs for larger groups tailored to specific facility safety code regulations and maintenance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Safenetix delivers fire safety training courses, the CFSDI-1 certified fire and smoke damper inspector credential, and inspection software to facility managers, safety professionals, and healthcare and commercial organizations. Offerings include online self-paced courses, on-site group training, remote-proctored ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024-accredited certification exams, and a subscription inspection app for documenting fire door, damper, and related life-safety inspections.

Product overview

Safenetix offers a comprehensive fire safety training and certification platform. The core offerings include online training courses (Level 1 Fire & Smoke Damper Inspection Course, Level 1 Fire Door Inspection Technician Course, Rolling Fire Door Inspection Technician Course, Emergency Exit Light Inspection Course, Combustible Dust Course, Accident Investigation, Swinging Fire Door Inspection Training, Rolling Steel Fire Door Inspection and Drop Test, Rated Walls & Fire Barriers) delivered via web-based Online Training and Onsite Training services. The company also provides inspection software through Individual App Licenses (Unlimited and Limited) for facility asset management and AHJ reporting. Certification programs include the CFSDI-1 (Level 1 Certified Fire and Smoke Damper Inspector) credential. The platform serves multiple industries including Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Industrial, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Long Term Living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level 1 Fire & Smoke Damper Inspection Course Online self-paced course preparing technicians to perform code-compliant fire and smoke damper inspections in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105, covering damper functionality, code requirements, testing protocol, and reporting.
• Level 1 Fire Door Inspection Technician Course Online training course preparing technicians to perform mandatory swinging fire door inspections per NFPA 80, covering components, code requirements, and documentation.
• Rolling Fire Door Inspection Technician Course Online training course for inspecting rolling fire doors per NFPA 80 requirements, including visual and functional checks and reporting.
• Emergency Exit Light Inspection Course Online training course covering monthly and annual inspection of Emergency Exit Light Systems, including components, functionality, and code requirements.
• Combustible Dust Course Online training course addressing combustible dust safety hazards and inspection requirements.
• Accident Investigation Course Online 60-minute course covering accident event analysis, uncovering root causes, and evaluating Safety Management Systems.
• Rated Walls & Fire Barriers Course Online 3-hour course on fire rated walls and fire barriers, their function in passive fire protection systems, firestopping, and code requirements.
• Onsite Training On-site, hands-on group training service delivered at customer facilities, tailored to specific safety code regulations and maintenance requirements.
• Inspection Software - Individual App License (Unlimited) Annual subscription to Safenetix's web-based inspection software application providing unlimited inspection records, photo documentation, web-based analytics, and AHJ report generation for facility asset management.
• Inspection Software - Individual App License (Limited) Limited subscription license to the inspection software for facility asset inspections with reporting capabilities.
• CFSDI-1 Exam (Level 1 Certified Fire and Smoke Damper Inspector) Industry-validated, ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024-accredited certification program for fire and smoke damper inspectors, recognized for expertise in inspection, repairs, reporting, and building code requirements. Certification is valid for three years and recognized nationwide, with remote proctored exam delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly lower annual fire door inspection costs compared to contracting out inspections
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LSS HoldingscoreOthersParent company LSS Holdings owns Safenetix. Safenetix is d/b/a LSS Technologies, LLC. LSS Holdings provides the corporate structure under which Safenetix operates as its safety training and certification subsidiary.
• LSS Life Safety ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company performing actual fire safety inspections in the field. Safenetix uses real-world experience from LSS technicians to develop training curricula. LSS performs inspections that inform Safenetix's practical training approach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Telgian Engineering & Consulting: Telgian provides fire protection engineering, inspection, and training services across NFPA-compliant disciplines. It competes with Safenetix for facility-level training and inspection budgets and offers adjacent damper and door inspection services.
• Door and Hardware Institute (DHI): DHI is the principal certifying body for fire door inspectors (AHC, CDC, CFDAI) and offers training aligned to NFPA 80. It is the closest direct competitor to Safenetix's fire door and damper inspection training and certification offerings.
• International Code Council (ICC): ICC develops model codes and administers personnel certifications widely accepted by AHJs. Its code-related training and certification programs compete with Safenetix's ANSI-accredited credential for jurisdictional recognition.

Broad incumbents

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA is the standards body behind NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 that Safenetix trains against. NFPA also offers its own certification and training programs (e.g., CFPS) that overlap directly with Safenetix's curriculum and compete for the same AHJ-recognized credential market.
• Intertek: Intertek provides testing, inspection, and certification services across fire/life safety and building products. It competes with Safenetix for AHJ-recognized inspection credentials and for facility-level inspection and training budgets.
• TÜV SÜD America: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection, and certification firm with personnel certification programs aligned to ISO/IEC 17024. It is comparable as an internationally accredited competitor that could enter the damper/door inspector certification market.
• Jensen Hughes: Jensen Hughes is a global fire engineering and consulting firm providing fire protection services and training. It is comparable as a broader fire/life safety services peer with deeper resources and a wider service portfolio than Safenetix.
• UL Solutions: UL Solutions is a global safety science company offering testing, inspection, and certification services. Its fire/life safety credentials and training programs compete with Safenetix's accredited certification at the AHJ-recognition level, with significantly broader geographic and category reach.

Emerging players

• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE): ASHE is the healthcare facility management arm of AHA that offers fire/life safety training and certification programs (e.g., CHFM, Certified Healthcare Constructor). It is a partial-overlap peer serving the same healthcare primary segment Safenetix targets.
• Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA): FCIA is a trade association that certifies firestop and passive fire protection installers and inspectors and offers related training. It overlaps with Safenetix's rated walls, firestopping, and fire barrier course content, particularly in healthcare and commercial verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safenetix

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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