Release of the ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems’ 2025
The NPCC has released updated requirements for response to security systems in 2025, which apply to all installers and ARCs in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Key updates include increased documentation robustness, clearer compliance expectations, and revisions to appendices reflecting best practices in the security industry.
Read MoreUPDATE TO NSI REGULATIONS
This circular letter informs NSI Approved Companies and applicants about the recent updates to the NSI Regulations, specifically regarding the withdrawal of NSI approval for providing false information. It emphasizes the importance of accessing the updated regulations and encourages recipients to reach out with any questions.
Read MoreMANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR URN HANDLING
This circular letter outlines mandatory requirements for URN handling to improve ECHO call handling efficiency and accuracy. NSI approved companies are required to comply with the specifications detailed in Technical Bulletin TB 0069 to ensure operational integrity.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS EN 1838:2024 – LIGHTING APPLICATIONS — EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR BUILDINGS
The circular letter announces the publication of BS EN 1838:2024, which supersedes the previous standard BS EN 1838:2013. It outlines significant changes to emergency lighting requirements and provides a timeline for compliance for NSI approved companies.
Read MoreGold Quality Schedule
The circular introduces the updated Gold Quality Schedule, emphasizing the importance of compliance with new quality assurance standards. Training will be provided to ensure all staff are equipped to meet these updated requirements.
Read MoreNSI Technical Bulletin 0038 – Door Supervision Services
This circular informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of NSI Technical Bulletin 0038, which provides guidance on the implementation of BS 7960:2016 for door supervision services. Companies are advised to upgrade to the new standard by September 2017.
Read MorePublication of BS 10800:2020 Code of Practice for the Provision of Security Services
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 10800:2020, which aligns security service standards with international benchmarks like ISO 9001:2015. It outlines the implementation timeline for both new and existing NSI approved companies, emphasizing compliance by March 31, 2021.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS EN 50131 – 1:2006 – A3:2020 – ALARM SYSTEMS. INTRUSION AND HOLD-UP SYSTEMS. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0054 detailing changes to BS EN 50131 – 1:2006 with the publication of its 2020 edition. Key changes include updates to product standards and the introduction of new terms related to tamper detection requirements.
Read MoreNEW NSI ELEARNING COURSE AVAILABLE: SECURITY SCREENING TO BS 7858:2019
NSI has launched a new eLearning course focused on the requirements of BS 7858:2019 for security screening. This course is designed for screening administrators and is available to all interested parties, providing essential guidance on screening processes and compliance.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 8406:2020 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT STEWARDING
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 8406:2020, which updates the Event Stewarding standard to align with the overarching BS 10800 standard. New applicant companies will be audited against this standard immediately, while existing approved companies must comply by March 31, 2021.
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