Publication of BS 5266-1:2025 Emergency Lighting Part 1: Emergency lighting of premises – Code of practice
NSI Technical Bulletin 0034 – BS 7958 Annex E
This circular informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of NSI Technical Bulletin 0034 related to BS 7958:2015 Annex E. Companies are required to upgrade to the new standard by June 2017, and new applicants will be audited against this standard immediately.
Read MorePublication of NSI Regulations Issue 5 (2016)
The circular announces the publication of NSI Regulations Issue 5 (2016), which supersedes Issue 4 (2009). It highlights the inclusion of all NSI approval schemes and the simplification of annexes, making the regulations easier to read.
Read MoreENSURING ACCURATE PREMISES INFORMATION WHEN REPORTING A FIRE ALARM SIGNAL
This circular letter informs NSI approved companies in Scotland about a change in the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service’s response to Automatic Fire Alarm Signals. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that accurate premises information is provided to the SFRS Operations Control when processing fire alarm signals.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF NSI NCP 109 ISSUE 4 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
This circular announces the publication of the fourth edition of NSI Code of Practice NCP 109 for Access Control Systems, effective immediately. Existing approved companies must comply with this new code by September 30, 2025, while new applicants will be audited against it right away.
Read MorePD 6662:2017 – ACTIVE INFRA-RED BEAMS (CONCESSION)
This circular letter addresses the challenges in obtaining compliant active infra-red beams as per PD 6662:2017. It provides a temporary concession allowing the use of beams compliant with BS 4737-3.12:1978 while highlighting the need for manufacturers to issue compliance statements for their products.
Read MoreVERIFYING CERTIFICATES FOR COP NCP 119 (THE PROVISION OF LABOUR IN THE SECURITY AND EVENTS SECTOR)
This circular letter outlines the requirements for verifying compliance with NCP 119 for companies approved under NSI guarding or cash schemes that utilize labor providers. It provides guidance on how to ensure that certificates from suppliers are genuine and lists the certification bodies accepted for compliance verification.
Read MoreFire Gold Quality Schedule
The circular letter serves to inform relevant departments about the quality standards for Fire Gold products. It highlights the necessity of compliance with these standards to maintain product safety and regulatory adherence.
Read MoreTransition to E-Certificates and Phasing Out of Paper Certificates
This circular serves as a reminder that NSI will only accept returns of issued paper certificates until March 31, 2017, after which only e-certificates will be available. The transition to e-certificates has been well-received by most approved companies, and key dates for this change are provided.
Read MoreNSI REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF LABOUR IN THE SECURITY AND EVENTS SECTOR
This circular outlines the NSI requirements for the use of labour in the security and events sector, emphasizing the need for compliance with NCP 119. Companies must either source labour from approved providers or conduct internal audits to ensure compliance, with deadlines for addressing any issues.
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