OPENREACH DIGITAL SERVICES TEST LAB – INVITATION TO TEST EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY IN THE NEW ALL-IP ENVIRONMENT
This circular letter invites NSI approved companies to participate in testing equipment compatibility with the All-IP network infrastructure at the Openreach Digital Services Test Lab. It emphasizes the voluntary nature of participation and offers support for a smooth transition from PSTN to All-IP systems.
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 MoreUPDATE ON THE MIGRATION OF PSTN TELEPHONE LINES TO THE DIGITAL ‘ALL IP’ NETWORK
This circular letter informs approved companies about the reset date for the PSTN switch-off, now scheduled for 31st January 2027. It outlines the implications for communication providers and emphasizes the need for proactive migration to alternative solutions to avoid negative consequences.
Read MorePublication of NSI Regulations Issue 5 (2016)
The circular announces the publication of NSI Regulations Issue 5 (2016), which supersedes Issue 4 (2009). It highlights the inclusion of all NSI approval schemes and the simplification of annexes, making the regulations easier to read.
Read MoreCLARIFICATION OF THE INTENT AND USE OF APPROVAL TO NCP 119
This circular letter clarifies the intent and use of approval to NCP 119, aimed at securing the labour supply chain in the security sector. It outlines how NSI approved companies must adhere to this approval by using only NCP 119 approved labour providers and explains the implications for businesses in the sector.
Read MoreCONFIRMATION OF “VALIDATOR” STATUS
This circular letter informs NSI Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment approved companies about changes in the process of confirming a fire risk assessor’s status as a ‘validator’ under the BAFE SP205 scheme. The new confirmation letters will no longer include the ‘Tier’ of the assessed premises and will require a completed fire risk assessment for certain applications.
Read MoreFALSE HOLD-UP ALARMS
This circular addresses the issue of false hold-up alarms, which are a significant drain on police resources. It highlights a study by Essex Police that recorded numerous false calls and urges approved companies to take action to reduce these incidents.
Read MoreUPDATES 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.
Read MoreUK ADOPTION OF EN ISO 45001:2023
This circular letter informs NSI H&S Gold approved companies about the UK adoption of EN ISO 45001:2023, which is identical to the previous standard ISO 45001:2018. No action is required by approved companies, and the new standard will be reflected in future NSI approval certificates.
Read MoreACCEPTED ASSESSING BODIES FOR COP NCP 119 (THE PROVISION OF LABOUR IN THE SECURITY AND EVENTS SECTOR)
This circular letter informs NSI approved companies and ACP members about the accepted assessing bodies for the NCP 119 code, which governs the provision of labour in the security and events sector. It emphasizes the importance of certification from specific bodies to maintain quality and credibility in the industry.
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