ENSURING 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.
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.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5839-1:2025
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 5839-1:2025, which supersedes the previous version BS 5839-1:2017. It outlines significant technical changes and provides a timeline for approved companies to transition to the new standard by 31st October 2025.
Read MoreNSI Technical Bulletin 0036 – Use of General Purpose Security Dogs and NSI Technical Bulletin 0037 – Use of Detection Dogs
This circular letter informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of technical bulletins 0036 and 0037, which provide guidance on the use of general purpose and detection dogs according to updated British Standards. Companies are urged to upgrade their approvals by September 2017.
Read MoreBS EN ISO 14001:2015 TRANSITION
This circular letter informs NSI ISO 14001:2008 approved companies about the transition to the new ISO 14001:2015 standard, which must be completed by September 2018. It outlines NSI’s commitment to updating its accreditation and offers guidance and support for the transition process.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF: BS 7273-4:2015+A1:2021 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0057 regarding the recently published BS 7273-4:2015+A1:2021, which includes revisions on good practices and recommendations for fire protection measures. The implementation of the changes will be audited with immediate effect for approved and applicant companies.
Read MoreGUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO VISIT REPORTS GENERATED IN THE NSI APPROVED COMPANY AREA WEBSITE
This circular provides guidance for NSI approved companies on how to respond to audit findings generated in the new NSI auditee portal. It outlines the process for accessing and responding to visit reports and includes information on naming conventions for visit numbers.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 8418:2015+A1:2017 INSTALLATION AND REMOTE MONITORING OF DETECTOR-ACTIVATED CCTV SYSTEMS – CODE OF PRACTICE
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 8418:2015+A1:2017, which updates the code of practice for the installation and remote monitoring of detector-activated CCTV systems. The new standard includes provisions for remote device control and is effective immediately for new installations and upgrades.
Read MoreAPPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
The circular announces the appointment of Richard Fogelman as the new Chief Executive of NSI, effective March 1, 2023. It highlights his extensive management experience and expresses confidence in his ability to further NSI’s mission and support the security and fire safety sectors.
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