Notification to NSI Alarm Installer Bodies
The circular notifies NSI Alarm Installer Bodies about updated compliance requirements and standards effective next month. Installers must review and align their practices accordingly to avoid penalties.
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 MoreBS 7273 – 6:2019 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES PART 6: FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS – INTERFACE WITH ANCILLARY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
This circular letter informs NSI Fire Gold and Fire Silver approved companies and applicants about the new standard BS 7273 – 6:2019, which outlines the recommendations for the interface between fire detection and alarm systems and various ancillary systems. Compliance with these recommendations is mandatory for maintaining NSI approval.
Read MorePublication of BS 10800:2020 Code of Practice for the Provision of Security Services
This circular letter announces the publication of BS 10800:2020, which aligns security service standards with international benchmarks like ISO 9001:2015. It outlines the implementation timeline for both new and existing NSI approved companies, emphasizing compliance by March 31, 2021.
Read MoreUPDATES TO SSQS 101 – IMPLEMENTATION OF ISSUE 9
This circular letter informs NSI NACOSS Gold approved companies and applicants about updates to the SSQS 101 Quality Schedule, specifically the implementation of Issue 9. The updates are minor but necessary to align with current industry standards and ensure compliance.
Read MoreISSUING CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
This circular letter serves to remind approved companies of the requirement to issue Certificates of Compliance for newly installed, upgraded, and taken over systems. It emphasizes the importance of confirming that installations comply with applicable standards and provides guidance for various scenarios.
Read MoreIMPORTANT UPDATE: MINIMISING ALARM SIGNAL REJECTIONS VIA ECHO
This circular provides important updates on minimizing alarm signal rejections via ECHO, including key guidance and recommendations to improve alarm signal transfer success rates. It emphasizes the importance of addressing common issues to enhance efficiency in alarm data handling.
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 MoreNON-BAFE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT SCHEME
This circular informs approved companies and applicants about the withdrawal of the Warringtonfire Fire Risk Assessors Certification Scheme (FRACS) and the introduction of the NSI Fire Risk Assessment Scheme (FRAS) effective from 1st January 2025. The NSI FRAS will be a closed scheme available only to those already registered on the FRACS.
Read MoreBS 9263:2016 – COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOTE SUPPORT
The British Standards Institution has published BS 9263:2016, which outlines the commissioning, maintenance, and remote support for intruder and hold-up alarm systems. While the changes from the previous standard DD 263:2010 are minor, a new informative annex regarding standby battery capacity has been introduced. Stakeholders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with BS 9263 before the new edition of PD 6662 is published, likely in 2017.
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