NSI Technical Bulletin 0033 – BS 7958 Annex D – Management and Operation of CCTV Traffic Enforcement Cameras
The NSI has issued Technical Bulletin 0033 regarding the management and operation of CCTV traffic enforcement cameras under BS 7958:2015 Annex D. Companies holding NSI Guarding Gold or Silver approval must upgrade to this new standard by June 2017, with immediate audits for new applicants.
Read MoreNSI Technical Bulletin 0031 – BS 7984-1:2016 Keyholding and response services
This circular informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of NSI Technical Bulletin 0031, which covers keyholding and response services in accordance with BS 7984-1:2016. Companies are advised to upgrade from the 2008 edition to the 2016 edition by August 2017 and can access the Bulletin on the NSI website.
Read MoreUPDATE ON THE MIGRATION OF PSTN TELEPHONE LINES TO THE DIGITAL ‘ALL IP’ NETWORK
This circular letter informs approved companies about the reset date for the PSTN switch-off, now scheduled for 31st January 2027. It outlines the implications for communication providers and emphasizes the need for proactive migration to alternative solutions to avoid negative consequences.
Read MoreCLARIFICATION OF THE INTENT AND USE OF APPROVAL TO NCP 119
This circular letter clarifies the intent and use of approval to NCP 119, aimed at securing the labour supply chain in the security sector. It outlines how NSI approved companies must adhere to this approval by using only NCP 119 approved labour providers and explains the implications for businesses in the sector.
Read MoreCONFIRMATION OF “VALIDATOR” STATUS
This circular letter informs NSI Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment approved companies about changes in the process of confirming a fire risk assessor’s status as a ‘validator’ under the BAFE SP205 scheme. The new confirmation letters will no longer include the ‘Tier’ of the assessed premises and will require a completed fire risk assessment for certain applications.
Read MoreUK ADOPTION OF EN ISO 45001:2023
This circular letter informs NSI H&S Gold approved companies about the UK adoption of EN ISO 45001:2023, which is identical to the previous standard ISO 45001:2018. No action is required by approved companies, and the new standard will be reflected in future NSI approval certificates.
Read MoreACCEPTED ASSESSING BODIES FOR COP NCP 119 (THE PROVISION OF LABOUR IN THE SECURITY AND EVENTS SECTOR)
This circular letter informs NSI approved companies and ACP members about the accepted assessing bodies for the NCP 119 code, which governs the provision of labour in the security and events sector. It emphasizes the importance of certification from specific bodies to maintain quality and credibility in the industry.
Read MoreUKAS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CERTCHECK DATABASE
UKAS has launched a new ‘CertCheck’ database, allowing users to verify UKAS accredited management system certifications. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain visibility and validate the credibility of approvals held by NSI Approved Companies, with no additional cost impact.
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 BS 5839-6:2019 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS
This circular announces the publication of BS 5839-6:2019, which came into effect on April 30, 2019, superseding the previous version. It outlines the changes in standards for fire detection and alarm systems and provides information on how to obtain the new standard.
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