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BSIs Security
standards Security
management
systems

Welcome to our security standards brochure

which lists all the important current national
and international security standards.

Security
Electronic services
security
products

Security
Standards

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Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), commonly known as CCTV

These standards include the systems that monitor activity in public areas, businesses or commercial
buildings for real-time or later review. Some record only video while others include sound.

Electronic
Video surveillance can also be used inside and outside schools and private residences as an extra
security measure. Available systems offer varying levels of sophistication within a wide price range.

security products
BS 8418:2015 Installation and remote BS EN 62676-3:2015 Video surveillance BS EN 62676-2-1:2014 Video surveillance
monitoring of detector-activated CCTV systems for use in security applications. systems for use in security applications.
systems. Code of practice Analog and digital video interfaces Video transmission protocols. General
requirements
BS 8418:2015 gives recommendations for BS EN 62676-3:2015 specifies physical,
the design, installation, commissioning, electrical and software interface (non-IP) BS EN 62676-2-1:2014 introduces an IP
Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) maintenance, operation and remote specifications of analog and digital video network interface for devices in surveillance
monitoring of detector-activated CCTV interface in video surveillance systems applications. It specifies a network protocol
Access control systems, whether "permanent" or temporary/ (so far called CCTV) applications. for the full interoperability of video devices.
Remote centres portable. It assists in ensuring that the On top of the basic layers, protocols are
integrity and effectiveness of an installed BS EN 62676-4:2015 Video surveillance defined to accomplish the full interoperability
Installed alarm systems CCTV system are not compromised. systems for use in security applications. of video devices.
Transmission equipment and networks Application guidelines
BS 7958:2015 Closed Circuit Television BS EN 62676-2-2:2014 Video surveillance
Security system components (CCTV). Management and operation.
BS EN 62676-4:2015 gives recommendations
systems for use in security applications.
and requirements for the selection, planning,
Code of practice Video transmission protocols. IP
installation, commissioning, maintaining and
interoperability implementation based on
BS 7958:2015 gives recommendations for testing of video surveillance systems (VSS)
HTTP and REST services
the management and operation of CCTV comprising of image capture device(s),
within a controlled environment, where interconnection(s) and image handling BS EN 62676-2-2:2014 specifies a compliant
data that might be offered as evidence are device(s), for use in security applications. IP video protocol based on HTTP and REST
received, stored, reviewed or analyzed. services. It leverages the features of HTTP
It applies to the monitoring and management BS EN 62676-1-1:2014 Video surveillance and REST for IP video transmission.
of public spaces, including automatic number systems for use in security applications.
plate recognition (ANPR) and traffic System requirements. General BS EN 62676-2-3:2014 Video surveillance
enforcement cameras. systems for use in security applications.
BS EN 62676-1-1:2014 specifies the minimum
Video transmission protocols.
requirements and gives recommendations
BS 7958:2015 includes a long IP interoperability implementation
for video surveillance systems (VSS) installed
awaited update to this important based on Web services
for security applications. It specifies the
standard for the management and
minimum performance requirements BS EN 62676-2-3:2014 defines procedures
operation of CCTV. Primarily for the
and functional requirements to be agreed for communication between network video
public space environment, it equally
on between customer, law-enforcement clients and video transmitter devices based
applies to private schemes where the
where applicable and supplier in the on Web Services. This new set of
public have a perceived right of way.
operational requirement. specifications makes it possible to build
This latest update takes account of
network video systems with devices and
the work of the Surveillance Camera
BS EN 62676-1-2:2014 Video surveillance receivers from different manufacturers using
Code of practice and its 12 guiding
systems for use in security applications. common and well defined interfaces.
principles.
System requirements. Performance
Dave Wilkinson, Director of Technical requirements for video transmission
Services at BSIA
BS EN 62676-1-2:2014 introduces general
requirements on video transmission. It
covers the general requirements for video
transmissions on performance, security and
conformance to basic IP connectivity, based
on available, well-known, international
standards.

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Access control Remote centres

These standards comprise the selective restriction of access to a place, property, building or Remote centres, known as Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs), provide reassurance that intruder and fire alarms
room by authorized persons. Access control may be enforced either by personnel or a device. are monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Any activation signal goes to a monitoring centre to be filtered
for false activations that are neither crime related nor caused by genuine intrusions or fire.
BS EN 60839-11-31:2016 Alarm and electronic BS EN 60839-11-32:2016 Alarm and BS EN 60839-11-2:2015 Alarm and electronic
security systems. Electronic access control electronic security systems. Electronic security system. Electronic access control BS 8591:2014 Remote centres receiving BS 8591:2014 was produced as a means to bridge the gap left by the
systems. IP interoperability implementation access control systems. IP interoperability systems. Application guidelines signals from alarm systems. Code of practice publication of EN 50518 and the required withdrawal of BS 5979. The standard
based on Web services. Core specication implementation based on Web services. allows monitoring applications (other than intruder alarms) to follow current
BS EN 60839-11-2:2015 defines the minimum BS 8591:2014 gives recommendations for
Access control specication UK expectations, previously covered in BS 5979, but references EN 50518 for
BS EN 60839-11-31:2016 defines procedures requirements and guidance for the the planning, construction and facilities of
for communication between network clients BS EN 60839-11-32:2016 defines the Web installation and operation of electronic manned and unmanned remote centres, intruder alarms to ensure the integrity of the monitoring is aligned to the higher
and devices. This new set of specifications Services interface for electronic access access control systems (EACS) and/or and for the operation of alarm receiving expectations of the European standard.
makes it possible to build an alarm and control systems. This includes discovering accessory equipment to meet different levels centres (ARCs), receiving signals from alarm Dave Wilkinson, Director of Technical Services at BSIA
electronic security system with clients and components and their logical composition of protection. It includes requirements for systems, e.g. fire, social, closed circuit
devices from different manufacturers using and controlling them. It also defines the planning, installation, commissioning, television (CCTV), lone worker and
common and well defined interfaces. Web Services interface for interaction maintenance and documentation for the vehicle tracking.
with physical doors. This includes but is application of EACS installed in and around
not limited to controlling the physical buildings and areas.
doors and monitoring their state.
BS EN 60839-11-1:2013 Alarm and electronic
security systems. Electronic access control Installed alarm systems
systems. System and components
requirements
These standards refer to complete installed alarm systems rather than their component parts.
BS EN 60839-11-1:2013 specifies the
minimum functionality, performance BS 9263:2016 Intruder and hold-up alarm PD CLC/TS 50131-9:2014 Alarm systems. BS 50131-10:2014 Alarm systems. Intrusion
requirements and test methods for systems. Commissioning, maintenance and Intrusion and hold-up systems. Alarm and hold-up systems. Application specic
electronic access control systems and remote support. Code of practice verication. Methods and principles requirements for Supervised Premises
components used for physical access Transceiver (SPT)
BS 9263:2016 gives recommendations for PD CLC/TS 50131-9:2014 is available for use
(entry and exit) in and around buildings the commissioning, on-site corrective and where alarm verification methods are
and protected areas. It doesnt include BS 50131-10:2014 specifies requirements for
preventative maintenance, remote system considered necessary. It provides
requirements for access point actuators SPT used in intrusion and hold-up alarm
checks and remote support of any intrusion recommendations for the addition and use of
and sensors. systems (I&HAS) to transmit alarm and other
and hold-up alarm system (I&HAS). alarm verification technology in intrusion and
messages to a location remote from the
hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS) installed to
supervised premises.
PD CLC/TS 50131-12:2016 Alarm systems. comply with EN 50131-1.
Intrusion and hold-up systems. Methods and
requirements for setting and unsetting of
Intruder Alarm Systems (IAS)
PD CLC/TS 50131-12:2016 provides
recommendations for those methods of
setting and unsetting an Intrusion Alarm
System (IAS) complying with EN 50131-1.
This will reduce unwanted alarms arising
from operator error in setting and unsetting
the IAS and provide confidence that the
conditions in which the system is installed
are conducive to system reliability during
the set period.

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Transmission equipment and networks

These standards specify requirements for transmission equipment,
otherwise known as notification or signalling equipment.

BS EN 50136-2:2013 Alarm systems. Alarm BS EN 50136-3:2013 Alarm systems. Alarm PD CLC/TS 50136-9:2013 Alarm systems.
transmission systems and equipment. transmission systems and equipment. Alarm transmission systems and equipment.
Requirements for Supervised Premises Requirements for Receiving Centre Requirements for common protocol for alarm
Transceiver (SPT) Transceiver (RCT) transmission using the internet protocol
BS EN 50136-2:2013 specifies the general BS EN 50136-3:2013 specifies the minimum PD CLC/TS 50136-9:2013 specifies a protocol
equipment requirements for the equipment requirements for the for point-to-point transmission of alarms and
performance, reliability, resilience, security performance, reliability, resilience, security faults, as well as communications
and safety characteristics of supervised and safety characteristics of the receiving monitoring, between a Supervised Premises
premises transceivers (SPT) installed in centre transceiver (RCT) installed in ARC and Transceiver and a Receiving Centre
supervised premises and used in alarm used in alarm transmission systems. Transceiver using the Internet protocol (IP).
transmission systems (ATS).

Security systems components Security management systems

These standards refer to the component parts of alarms systems rather
These standards give guidance on how organizations can implement systems that holistically manage
than complete installed alarm systems themselves.
security requirements across the whole organization. They can also help organizations identify
opportunities and gain competitive advantage.
BS EN 50131-5-3:2016 Alarm systems. PD CLC/TS 50131-2-9:2016 Alarm systems.
Intrusion and hold-up systems. Requirements Intrusion and hold-up systems. Intrusion
for interconnections equipment using radio detectors. Active infrared beam detectors BS 16000:2015 Security management. BS EN 16747:2015 Maritime and port BS ISO 18788:2015 Management system for
frequency techniques Strategic and operational guidelines security services private security operations. Requirements
PD CLC/TS 50131-2-9:2016 specifies four with guidance for use
BS EN 50131-5-3:2016 applies to intrusion security Grades 1 to 4 (in accordance with BS 16000:2015 gives guidance on security BS EN 16747:2015 is a service standard
alarm equipment using radio frequency (RF) EN 50131-1) and uses environmental Classes I management for any organization, whether that specifies requirements for quality
BS ISO 18788:2015 provides a framework
links and located on protected premises. It to IV (in accordance with EN 50130-5). Its large or small, public or private, to support in organization, processes, staff and
for establishing, implementing, operating,
doesnt cover long-range radio transmissions. applicable to Active Infrared Beam Detectors its viability, productivity, reputation, management of a security services provider
monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and
BS EN 50131-5-3:2016 defines the terms used (AIBDs) installed inside buildings and used as sustainability and, ultimately, success. and/or its independent branches and
improving the management of security
in the field of intrusion alarm equipment part of intrusion alarm systems. It clarifies the basic principles of security establishments under commercial law and
operations. It provides the principles and
using radio frequency links as well as the management and demonstrates how trade as a provider with regard to port and
requirements for a security operations
requirements relevant to the equipment. BS 4737-3.30:2015 Intruder alarm systems security can be embedded in an organization. maritime security services. It applies
management system (SOMS).
in buildings. Specifications for components. according to the laws and the regulations
Specification for insulated and sheathed applicable in the territory of every national
cables for interconnecting wiring CEN member adopting the standard.

BS 4737-3.30:2015 gives requirements

for the construction and performance of
insulated and sheathed cables for BS 16000:2015 ensures that an organization, whether in the private or public sector, is as protected
interconnecting wiring used in alarm as it can be relies on the identification of potential risks and threats to its personnel, physical and
systems. Its applicable to cables intended intellectual property, and other assets. Taking a holistic approach to this issue has certainly become
for use with voltages up to 50 V a.c. or d.c. easier since the publication of BS 16000.
BS 16000 brings together the essential aspects of security management in simple, jargon-free language,
and it includes the fundamental security management principles on which organisations can gain a better
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Security services
Lone worker services
The use of general purpose security dogs
The use of detection dogs
Contracted security consultancy
Security guarding services
Keyholding
The provision of investigative services
Vacant property protection services

BS 8484:2016 Provision of lone worker BS 8517-1:2016 Security dogs. Code of BS 7984-1:2016 Keyholding and response BS 8584:2015 Vacant property protection BS 8549:2016 Security consultancy.
services. Code of practice practice for the use of general purpose services. General recommendations for services. Code of practice Code of practice
security dogs keyholding and response services
BS 8484:2016 provides recommendations BS 8584:2015 is for security measures and BS 8549:2016 gives recommendations on
for lone worker services (LWSs) for BS 8517-1:2016 gives recommendations BS 7984-1:2016 gives recommendations for services introduced when a property is at management, resourcing and operation for
customers who have identified a level of for the operational use of a dog by a keyholding and response services. It details increased risk of criminal attack because it is the provision of contracted security
risk to their lone workers (LWs). It recognizes security dog handler when providing the manner in which an organization vacant. A typical vacant property is a building consultancy services. It also assists procurers
two broad categories of risk that affect LWs: manned guarding services on a static manages the service provision of keyholding that has been occupied but is temporarily wishing to contract such services to ensure
environmental risk and people risk. site or mobile patrol, including records, and how it should respond to an event. not in use prior to a new owner or tenant the service fits the end user requirements
kennelling/husbandry, dog health and In addition to key management, it further moving in. and risk profile.
The need for BS 8484 to help welfare, equipment and clothing, details what is expected of a response centre
guide and advise employers of training and operational requirements. and vehicles used for the storage of keys. BS 102000:2013 Code of practice for the BS 8549 is the essential guidance for
lone workers is more important provision of investigative services security consultancy and their clients to
now than ever. Its review throughout BS 8517-2:2016 Security dogs. Code of BS 7984-2:2014 Keyholding and response ensure the highest standards possible.
BS 102000:2013 gives recommendations
2015/16 will lead to numerous useful practice for the use of detection dogs services. Lone worker response services
for the conduct, management, staffing and Eur.Ing. Jon Laws, Managing Director and
improvements, taking input from
BS 8517-2:2016 gives recommendations for BS 7984-2:2014 gives the recommendations operational accountability for the provision Consultant at The Lyndhurst Consultancy
industry, the Police, audit bodies and
the operational use of a detection dog by for the provision of a lone worker response of investigative services.
others. BS 8484 is one of the principle
a detection dog handler when providing service on a commercial basis.
reasons why false alarm management BS 7499:2013 Static site guarding and mobile
passive and proactive detection services
in the lone worker industry is well
(e.g. drugs, firearms, munitions, explosives, The BS 7984 series was split into patrol service. Code of practice
managed and the speed of escalation
pyrotechnics, intentionally concealed 2 parts with the development of
to Police via URN so quick (when BS 7499:2013 gives recommendations for
persons), including records, kennelling/ Lone Worker monitoring services
compared to 999). Its a valuable the management, staffing and operation of
husbandry, dog health and welfare, (BS 8484): Part 1 covering general
resource for any employer seeking an organization providing security guarding
equipment and clothing, training and recommendations for keyholding
to remove the risks associated with services on a static site and/or mobile patrol
operational requirements. and response services and Part 2
operating with lone working staff. basis. It isnt applicable to all security
specifically for Lone worker
services, for example cash-in-transit services,
Craig Swallow, Chairman BSIA Lone The BS 8517 series enables both response services. Both standards
secure parcel services, keyholding and
Worker Section & Managing Director suppliers and procurers of either have been developed to provide better
response services, door supervisors, close
of SoloProtect Limited Security Dog or Detection Dog Services, harmony with other related security
protection services, event stewarding and
to be aware of the skills knowledge management standards such as
the management and operation of closed-
and understanding required to ensure BS 7499 and to reflect current practice
circuit television (CCTV).
the provision of a professional level in this important security sector.
of services, as well as ensuring the
Dave Wilkinson, Director of Technical
efficiency, safety and control of
Services at BSIA
Dogs and Handlers.
Steve Hill, Director at NASDU

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