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1,424
Water events automatically contained in one 8-month period
70%
Strata deductible reduction from $250,000 to $75,000
$253K
Combined annual savings premium reduction plus deductible saving
Chubb Insurance Approved
BFL Flowguard Programme
SafeHous Certified Integrator
CCI BC Chapter Member
CASE STUDY 1 - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
173-unit strata. Deductible cut from $250,000 to $75,000.
Multiple major water leak events led this 19-storey Vancouver strata to face an insurance deductible that rose from $50,000 to $500,000 before being negotiated down to $250,000. Annual premiums also increased by $90,000.
After installing the SafeHous system, the strata's deductible was reduced to $75,000 at the first renewal a 70% reduction. Annual premiums fell by $80,000. Owners no longer needed individual deductible policies, saving an estimated $173,000 per year.
BEFORE INSURANCE CHALLENGE 2023/2024
$500,000
Deductible after multiple major leak events (rose from $50,000 to $500,000; negotiated to $250,000)
PREMIUM INCREASE
+$90,000
Annual insurance premium increase resulting from water damage claims
RESIDENT IMPACT
~$1,000/yr
Individual policy cost per owner to cover the $250,000 strata deductible
AFTER - 2025 RENEWAL
$75,000
Strata deductible after SafeHous installation a 70% reduction from $250,000
pREMIUM SAVINGS
$80,000
Annual insurance premium reduction at first renewal after installation
OWNER SAVINGS
$173,000
Estimated annual saving — owners no longer required to hold individual deductible policies
70%
Deductible reduction — $250,000 to $75,000
First renewal after installation
$80K
Annual insurance premium saving
Achieved at first renewal
$253K
Combined annual benefit — premium plus deductible saving
Not a guaranteed outcome · results vary
LIVE SYSTEM DATA - JULY 2024 TO FEBRUARY 2025
1,424 water events. Every one stopped automatically.
This is the live alarm report from the 173-unit Vancouver building over an 8-month period. Every single alarm event, 1,424 in total triggered automatic shutdown of the hot and cold ball valves. Source: Safehous / Yosmart — Raedius Device Server Alarm Summary, generated 11 March 2025.
1,424
Total water alarm events every one caused automatic shutoff
10,637min
Total water exposure time caught before causing damage
1,643
Total monitoring devices 698 puck sensors, 496 rope sensors, 346 flow sensors
CASE STUDY 2 - FALSE CREEK, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
158-unit, 4-building complex. 10% insurance discount.
Located in one of Vancouver’s most prestigious neighbourhoods on False Creek, the building ownership sought the most reliable water risk reduction system available. After extensive due diligence and evaluation of systems on the market, Integrity Risk Reduction was awarded the project.
The SafeHous system provides flow detection on hot and cold water services with automatic ball valve shutdown after one hour of continuous flow, plus point-of-location floor sensors under every appliance. After installation, the building achieved a 10% insurance discount and homeowners gained peace of mind knowing the building concierge is instantly alerted to any water activation.
SYSTEM COVERAGE - WHAT IS MONITORED IN THIS COMPLEX
Kitchen Sensors
Kitchen vanity and dishwasher · Refrigerator
Bathroom Sensors
Bathrooms and powder rooms · Washing machine floor · In-wall drain locations · Steam shower
Building Systems
HVAC units · Gas fireplaces · 2 hot / 2 cold supply risers · 24hr concierge monitoring
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
Simple to understand. Automatic in practice.
The moment water appears where it shouldn’t, the valve closes and your team is alerted — no manual action needed.
1.DETECT
Flow sensors on supply lines and moisture sensors under every appliance monitor continuously. Abnormal flow or moisture triggers the system instantly.
2. STOP
The main supply valve closes automatically within seconds. Riser shutdown in under 30 seconds. Works at 2am just as well as 2pm.
3. ALERT
Instant SMS, email, and app notification with the exact sensor location and time. Strata manager, property manager, and concierge all notified simultaneously.
4. CERTIFY
Full certified documentation delivered to your broker within 48 hours. Chubb and BFL approved. Discount eligibility confirmed at your next renewal.
THE CUSTOMER JOURNEY
Assessment. Installation. Insurance discount.
We handle the assessment, the board presentation, the installation, and the insurer paperwork.
Free Building Assessment
A certified Integrity Risk Reduction technician visits your building, maps every water risk point, and delivers a written assessment. For strata buildings we also prepare the board presentation and motion template. No cost, no obligation.
Certified Installation
Our licensed team installs all sensors, the automatic shutoff valve, and the LoRa wireless gateway. UL and NSF-61 certified components throughout. LoRa wireless requires no cable runs or IT coordination — minimal disruption to residents.
Live Monitoring from Day One
Every sensor goes live immediately after installation. Your strata manager and property manager receive dashboard access. The system logs every event from day one building the documented history your insurer wants to see.
Insurer Certification in 48 Hours
Integrity Risk Reduction prepares the full certified documentation pack and delivers it to your broker within 48 hours of installation. Chubb and BFL approved. Discount eligibility confirmed at your next renewal.
HOW WE COMPARE
One dashboard. No Wifi needed.
Most systems require a separate login per building and depend on each building’s internet. When the internet drops, they go offline.
The question to ask any competitor
“Does your system keep working when the building’s internet goes down?”
One dashboard for every building
All properties, all sensors, all events — one login from any device
No WiFi dependency per building
LoRa wireless operates independently of each building’s internet, no IT coordination across your portfolio
Integrity Risk Reduction handles strata board presentations
For buildings requiring a council vote, we manage the board process so you don’t have to
WiFi-based systems
Go offline when internet drops. Not always insurer-approved. Dead zones in concrete.
FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE DETAIL
Technical specifications.
The technical specifications behind the system who
want to understand what they are installing across their portfolio
LoRa Wireless No WiFi
Dedicated radio frequency independent of building WiFi. Penetrates concrete floors and walls. One gateway per building, one hub per floor. Keeps monitoring during internet outages.
No WiFi required
Point-of-Location Puck Sensor
Floor-level moisture detection at every appliance location. Triggers immediate valve shutoff. 698 installed across the 173-unit case study building.
Point of location sensor
Inline Flow Sensor
SafeHous in-pipe flow detection on hot and cold supply lines. Monitors for abnormal continuous flow. Automatic ball valve shutdown on detection. For Case Study 2 — shutdown after 1 hour of continuous flow.
From 0.1 GPM sensitivity
Rope Sensor
Wide-area floor detection for laundry drains, manifolds, and mechanical perimeters. 496 installed across the 173-unit case study building.
Point of location rope sensor
Automatic Ball Valve Shutoff
Main supply valve closes automatically on sensor trigger. Remote riser shutdown using Promation actuators and valve controllers. Covers risers up to 6" diameter. Riser shutdown in under 30 seconds.
Riser shutdown <30 seconds
Raedius Cloud Dashboard
Real-time sensor status, event history, and valve controls via the Raedius device server. SMS, email, and app alerts for every activation. 24hr concierge monitoring option available.
24/7 live monitoring
User Control Options
Home, Away, and Turn Off control modes. Key fob control. Voice commands via Google Assistant and Alexa. YoLink app for remote valve control from anywhere in the world.
Google Assistant · Alexa · YoLink
UL and NSF-61 Certified
UL certification for product safety. NSF-61 for drinking water contact compliance. Required for BC permit packages, engineer review, and insurer acceptance under Chubb and BFL programmes.
UL + NSF-61 certified
Warranty
Every SafeHous component carries a lifetime warranty. Failed sensors replaced within 48 hours by Integrity Risk Reduction.
48-hour sensor replacement
Innovative Solutions in Action
Located in Vancouver’s prestigious False Creek, this residential complex needed a reliable water risk reduction system to protect its high-value properties. After extensive evaluation, NWI was selected to implement a comprehensive leak detection and automatic shutoff system, ensuring instant alerts and proactive protection. Homeowners now enjoy peace of mind, while the building concierge is immediately notified of any water issues. Click to read the full case study.
insurance deductible jump to $250,000 due to repeated water damage, increasing premiums by $90,000.
To prevent further losses, the strata installed a Safehous / Yosmart automated leak detection and shutoff system with Raedius device management and oversight,
Building Premium saving $80,000 per year
Removal of extra Owners Deductible policy combined saving $179,000 per year
New deductible $75,000 reduced by $175,000
reducing the financial strain.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Results and system questions.
What strata councils and property managers ask when they review these case studies.
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✓ Free on-site water risk assessment
✓ Insurance savings estimate for your specific insurer
✓ Board presentation materials included
✓ Written report within 48 hours
✓ No obligation to proceed