The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a guide for installers to
Only remotely monitored CCTV systems installed to BS 8418 can qualify for a Unique Reference Number (URN), issued in accordance with the revised ACPO policy by the local police authority to guarantee a level one (immediate) police response. You can download the aide-memoire from www.bsia.co.uk/download.html
The guide is designed as an aide-memoire for installers and covers the main elements of the standard including: CCTV system design considerations; detector/camera positioning and configuration; CCTV performance and integrity commissioning; and audio challenge.
What they say
BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael says: "The introduction of any new standard means a challenge for installers as they must get to grips with new requirements. This guide offers a useful breakdown of the key elements of BS 8418, therefore assisting installers in providing the best service possible for their customers."
