APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
The circular announces the appointment of Richard Fogelman as the new Chief Executive of NSI, effective March 1, 2023. It highlights his extensive management experience and expresses confidence in his ability to further NSI’s mission and support the security and fire safety sectors.
Read MoreRelease of the ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems’ 2025
The NPCC has released updated requirements for response to security systems in 2025, which apply to all installers and ARCs in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Key updates include increased documentation robustness, clearer compliance expectations, and revisions to appendices reflecting best practices in the security industry.
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 MoreBS EN ISO 14001:2015 TRANSITION
This circular letter informs NSI ISO 14001:2008 approved companies about the transition to the new ISO 14001:2015 standard, which must be completed by September 2018. It outlines NSI’s commitment to updating its accreditation and offers guidance and support for the transition process.
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 MoreSIA IMPORTANT UPDATE – CHANGES TO OLAR AND SAW
This circular letter informs ACS and Passport Approved Companies about important updates regarding changes to the Self-Assessment Workbook (SAW) and the Online Achievement Record (OLAR) as communicated by the SIA. It outlines the timeline for these changes and reassures recipients about the assessment process during the transition period.
Read MorePUBLICATION OF BS EN 1838:2024 – LIGHTING APPLICATIONS — EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR BUILDINGS
The circular letter announces the publication of BS EN 1838:2024, which supersedes the previous standard BS EN 1838:2013. It outlines significant changes to emergency lighting requirements and provides a timeline for compliance for NSI approved companies.
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 MoreBS 8629:2019 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF EVACUATION ALERT SYSTEMS FOR USE BY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES IN BUILDINGS CONTAINING FLATS
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 8629:2019, which provides guidelines for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in buildings containing flats. The standard comes into effect on 30th November 2019 and emphasizes the importance of consulting with fire and rescue services before installation.
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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