PUBLICATION 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.
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This Technical Bulletin (No. 0034) provides guidance on the implementation of BS 7958:2015 Annex E, which outlines the responsibilities of contracted remote CCTV control centres in managing and operating CCTV schemes. It supersedes the previous Annex A from BS 7958:2009 and emphasizes compliance with the updated standards for NSI approval, including immediate audits for applicant companies and a deadline for existing approved companies to transition to the new requirements by June 2017. The document details significant changes in terminology, management practices, and operational standards, ensuring adherence to legal frameworks such as the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice and the Data Protection Act. Manual review may be needed for complete details due to the extensive content.
Read MoreTech-Bulletin-0018-BS-8418-2010
NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0018 provides guidance on the application of BS 8418:2010, which outlines the installation and remote monitoring requirements for detector-activated CCTV systems. Key points include the transition period for compliance, the necessity for documented agreements between installers, owners, and remote video response centers (RVRCs), and specific technical requirements such as power supply standards and maintenance protocols. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of collaboration among all parties to ensure effective system design, installation, and ongoing operation in accordance with the new standard. Manual review may be needed for complete details.
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