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 0034 – BS 7958 Annex E
This circular informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of NSI Technical Bulletin 0034 related to BS 7958:2015 Annex E. Companies are required to upgrade to the new standard by June 2017, and new applicants will be audited against this standard immediately.
Read MoreAMENDMENT 1 TO EN 50136-2:2013
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0064, detailing changes to EN 50136-2:2013, effective September 2023. Recipients are encouraged to reach out with any questions regarding these changes.
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 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 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 MoreCORRIGENDUM TO EN 50136-2:2013+A1:2023
This circular letter highlights a Corrigendum to EN 50136-2:2013+A1:2023, which changes the implementation date of Amendment 1 to 13th February 2026. It also notes that NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0064 did not initially account for this change.
Read MoreMANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR URN HANDLING
This circular letter outlines mandatory requirements for URN handling to improve ECHO call handling efficiency and accuracy. NSI approved companies are required to comply with the specifications detailed in Technical Bulletin TB 0069 to ensure operational integrity.
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 EN 50131 – 1:2006 – A3:2020 – ALARM SYSTEMS. INTRUSION AND HOLD-UP SYSTEMS. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0054 detailing changes to BS EN 50131 – 1:2006 with the publication of its 2020 edition. Key changes include updates to product standards and the introduction of new terms related to tamper detection requirements.
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