What is BS 9518 about?
BS 9518 is a new British standard that gives guidance and recommendations on alarm handling procedures for alarm receiving centres (ARCs) that receive signals from a range of different alarm systems.
BS 9518 covers alarm systems such as, but not limited to: fire detection and fire alarm systems, fixed firefighting systems, intrusion and holdup alarm systems, video surveillance systems, social alarms systems, lone worker, and combinations of such systems.
Who is BS 9518 for?
BS 9518 on the processing of alarm signals by an ARC is applicable for the following -:
- ARC operators and monitoring centres
- Police and insurers
- Security system specifiers and installers
Why should you use BS 9518?
ARCs play a significant role in keeping our surrounding spaces safe by enabling a quick protection response in threatening situations such as burglary, vandalism or fire. Through its alarm identification and actioning process, necessary authorities can then be notified. Thus, as the buyer of BS 9518, optimum safety and protection to the product end-users is ensured.
BS 9518 is beneficial in reducing the number of false calls passed to the police and help to improve the efficiency of ARCs, enabling them to better manage risk.
BS 9518 is helpful for ARCs to increase trust and conduct business operations seamlessly.
BS 9518 will also help deter thieves away from the house if they think there is security present at the property. It will also help the area you live in to be a safer place as it includes an intrusion, fire, environmental problem, or medical crisis. The system identifies these emergencies using various sensors.
