PUBLICATION OF BS EN 50518:2019 MONITORING AND ALARM RECEIVING CENTRE
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 50, detailing the changes with the publication of BS EN 50518:2019, which consolidates previous standards into one document. It outlines the requirements for two categories of Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) and provides information on implementation dates for new and existing approved companies.
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 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.
Read MoreINFORMATION CONCERNING THE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN RELATION TO THE CARRYING OUT OF ROUTINE (PREVENTIVE) MAINTENANCE VISITS
This circular letter informs NSI approved companies about the publication of NSI Technical Bulletin 0046, which outlines the expected levels of performance for routine preventive maintenance visits. The bulletin updates previous information and expands its scope to include all NSI approval schemes with contractual maintenance agreements.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 8418:2021: DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF DETECTION – ACTIVATED VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS (VSS) – CODE OF PRACTICE
This circular letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0060, detailing changes in the recently published BS 8418:2021. Key changes include a simplification of technical requirements and a tiered approach for system recommendations, with a transition period for compliance until July 2022.
Read MoreINFORMATION RELATING TO APPROVED COMPANY PREPARATIONS FOR THE IMPACT OF THE NATIONAL PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK (PSTN) TO ALL IP COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MIGRATION
This Circular Letter introduces NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0061, which outlines the expected performance and preparations required for the migration from PSTN to ALL IP communications. It includes background information, a timeline for rollout, and mandatory actions for approved companies.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS 5306-3:2017
This circular announces the publication of BS 5306-3:2017, which came into effect on 31 October 2017, superseding the previous version. It highlights the availability of the new standard and provides information on how to obtain it, including the option for online subscription.
Read MoreECHO-Bulletin-Dec-24
The ECHO Bulletin for December 2024 addresses the improvement of success rates in alarm signal transfers requesting police response. It highlights that while ECHO supports 13 police forces and reduces response times by 1 to 4 minutes for approximately 70,000 annual alarm signals, about 10% are rejected due to data mismatches. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of accurate URN records and provides recommended actions for installers to prevent mismatches, ensuring successful acceptance of alarm signals by police forces.
Read MoreECHO-Precision-Matters-Improving-Accuracy-in-Alarm-Transfers-June-2024b
The document “ECHO-Precision-Matters-Improving-Accuracy-in-Alarm-Transfers-June-2024b” outlines a review of over 26,000 automated alarm activations to enhance the accuracy of alarm transfers. Key findings indicate that failures primarily stem from incorrectly formatted or invalid URN types and instances where police response has been withdrawn due to false alarms. The document provides recommended actions for addressing these issues, including verifying URN formats and liaising with installers to ensure compliance with police requirements.
Read MoreNSI-Technical-Bulletin-No.-0059-Publication-of-BS-8243_2021
The document is a Technical Bulletin from the National Security Inspectorate announcing the publication of BS 8243:2021, which outlines the design, installation, and configuration of intruder and hold-up alarm systems intended to generate confirmed alarm conditions. Key updates include the removal of the mandatory sequential confirmation requirement, the allowance for various confirmation methods, and changes to alarm handling procedures. A 12-month transition period is established for companies to adapt to the new standards, which took effect on June 30, 2021. Manual review recommended for complete details.
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