PUBLICATION 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 MoreNSI PRICING FOR 2025/26
This circular outlines the NSI pricing for the year 2025/26, confirming that certificate costs will remain unchanged while some fee rates may see modest adjustments. It also addresses a delay in issuing annual invoices due to a system change.
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 MoreBS 7273 – 6:2019 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES PART 6: FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS – INTERFACE WITH ANCILLARY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
This circular letter informs NSI Fire Gold and Fire Silver approved companies and applicants about the new standard BS 7273 – 6:2019, which outlines the recommendations for the interface between fire detection and alarm systems and various ancillary systems. Compliance with these recommendations is mandatory for maintaining NSI approval.
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 MoreIMPLEMENTATION OF BS 7858:2019 SCREENING OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT – CODE OF PRACTICE
This circular letter introduces the new edition of BS 7858, which will be mandatory from April 1, 2020. It outlines significant changes to the standard, including a shift towards risk assessment and the removal of character references. The letter also provides information on where to access the standard and encourages recipients to reach out with any questions.
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.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN DOMESTIC PREMISES
This circular letter introduces the NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0056 regarding the publication of BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020, which addresses concerns about children not waking from fire alarms. It outlines the immediate implementation requirements for NSI Fire Gold and Silver approved companies.
Read MoreNotification to NSI Alarm Installer Bodies
The circular notifies NSI Alarm Installer Bodies about updated compliance requirements and standards effective next month. Installers must review and align their practices accordingly to avoid penalties.
Read MoreBS 102000:2018 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
This circular informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of NSI Technical Bulletin 0045, which provides guidance on the implementation of BS 102000:2018. It outlines the auditing process for companies against the new standard and offers contact information for further inquiries.
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