BRYCER The Compliance Engine

The Compliance Engine (TCE), powered by BRYCER, is an innovative, web-based software solution designed specifically for fire code enforcement and life safety system compliance. 

The St. Charles Fire Department partnered with The Compliance Engine effective 6/15/2026. All compliant and non-compliant fire protection systems test reports are required to be sent to the St. Charles Fire Department electronically by your respective organization via The Compliance Engine’s online system at www.thecomplianceengine.com.

The St. Charles Fire Department is dedicated to delivering 100% compliance with our adopted Fire Code. This web-based service will aggregate, track, and streamline the collection of compliance data of our jurisdiction’s systems. Property owners will receive timely proactive notifications of their testing requirements, and the St. Charles Fire Department will gain the ability to better mitigate the risk in our community by improving public safety to our citizens. 

All service providers who inspect or test fire protection systems within St. Charles Fire Department’s jurisdiction are required to register and submit all test, inspection, and service reports via The Compliance Engine. All reports must be submitted in accordance with the testing schedule and requirements outlined in our adopted fire code. 

Benefits to you:

  • Increases market opportunity and demand for your fire protection services
  • Ensures all reports arrive, affording you the ability to track our department’s follow up
  • Enhances maintenance revenue and timeliness of deficiency corrections
  • Improves customer retention with renewal notifications identifying you as company of record
  • Minimizes non licensed contractors from working in your market

This proven process requires the service provider pay a nominal filing fee at the time of submittal. There is no fee to register your company with The Compliance Engine. Once registered, pricing is viewable under the AHJ icon in The Compliance Engine. If you are a licensed fire protection system contractor and are not currently registered with BRYCER, please do so at www.thecomplianceengine.com.

We look forward to partnering with you to better protect and serve our community.  We are confident this will benefit us ALL.

Keys to Getting Started:

  • Register at www.thecomplianceengine.com
  • Sign up for training
  • Complete account set up by entering all inspectors, inspector licenses, and company licenses
  • Add Users and company logo for brand awareness 

Key Processes to Know:

  • Select correct template for each report submitted: Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Kitchen Hood, etc.
  • Enter all test reports and type out deficiencies
  • Attach pdf version of inspection report when using short form (fire protection systems only)
  • Ensure all reports entered are submitted for payment
  • Update deficiency tracking to inform AHJ that violations have been corrected
  • Check the activities icon to track notices sent out by AHJ
  • Open inspection reports are saved reports not yet submitted to AHJ, if not submitting these to AHJ delete
  • Submit a new premise when necessary (if you cannot locate the premises in the existing database)
  • View your transaction list to confirm correct payment
  • Create new users when necessary
  • Update credit card information

Systems Tracked:

  • Automatic Closing Fire Assemblies
  • Emergency Exit Lights
  • Emergency Power Generator
  • Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
  • Fire Alarm
  • Area of Rescue
  • Fire Pump
  • Fire Sprinkler
  • 5yr Obstruction Sprinkler
  • Gas Detection System
  • Kitchen Hood Suppression
  • Kitchen Hood Exhaust Cleaning
  • Paint/Spray Booth
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Private Fire Hydrant
  • Smoke Control
  • Special Suppression
  • Standpipe 

* Backflow Assemblies fall under the purview by the City of St. Charles Public Works Environmental Services Division. Additional information can be found here.

TCE Premises User Access for Property Owners/Managers

With TCE's Premises User Access property owners, business owners and property managers can:

  • View inspection status and due dates
  • Access all past reports in one secure location
  • Receive automated reminders before inspections are due
  • Track when deficiencies have been corrected by your provider

To request TCE Premises User Access, please send an email to fd_fpb@stcharlesil.gov with your name, phone number, email, role and the address(s) of the premise record(s) you are requesting access to. You will receive a follow up email containing a secure access code and instructions on accessing TCE.

 

 

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