Technical Bulletin No. 0071

BS 7671 (Amendment 4 – PoE) and BS 8214_2026 – Awareness for Approved Companies This bulletin raises awareness of two newly published standards and explains how they relate to existing NSI requirements: 1. BS 7671 Amendment 4 (2026) – Power over Ethernet (PoE) 2. BS 8214:2026 – Fire-Resisting and Smoke Control Doors Nacoss gold systems…

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UPDATES TO APPROVAL CRITERIA – NSI NACOSS GOLD AND SYSTEMS SILVER SCHEMES

This circular letter informs NACOSS Gold and Systems Silver approved companies about updates to the Approval Criteria, now at Issue 8, highlighting key changes such as insurance requirements and guidelines for virtual office use. It emphasizes the importance of these criteria for maintaining approval and provides instructions on how to access the updated documents.

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UPDATES TO ICP 1 – IMPLEMENTATION OF ISSUE 10

This circular informs Systems Silver approved companies and applicants about updates to ICP 1, specifically the implementation of Issue 10. The changes are minor and aim to align with current industry standards, and companies are encouraged to review these updates for compliance.

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ISF-802.9-Systems-Silver-approval-criteria-Jul-2026

The document “ISF-802.9-Systems-Silver-approval-criteria-Jul-2026” outlines the criteria for companies seeking Systems Silver approval from the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). It details the requirements for surveying, designing, installing, testing, and maintaining security systems, including necessary insurance, management experience, and operational standards. The document emphasizes compliance with specific codes of practice and standards, while also providing guidelines for maintaining security and managing customer relationships.

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NSF-700.15-NACOSS-Gold-and-Systems-Silver-Scheme-Standards-Aug-2021

The document “NSF-700.15-NACOSS-Gold-and-Systems-Silver-Scheme-Standards-Aug-2021” outlines the mandatory and optional British Standards and NSI Codes of Practice required for companies seeking approval under the NACOSS Gold and Systems Silver schemes. It specifies essential standards for various security systems, including intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control, and provides guidance on compliance and the necessary audits for approval. Additionally, it includes information on accessing relevant standards and codes of practice for NSI-approved companies.

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