Intruder alarms are widely accepted as an effective deterrent for burglars; they provide a useful warning and limit theft and damage to premises.
BSI’s standards and publications give recommendations on the installation, maintenance and management of intruder and hold-up alarm systems. There is also guidance on minimizing the incidence of false alarms.
BS 8473:2006 gives guidance on the management of intruder and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS), and the management of alarm conditions when they occur in order to reduce the nuisance factor and waste of resources in responding to false alarms.
It applies to all remotely notified intruder and hold-up alarm systems and also applies to audible only intruder and hold-up alarm systems, except where otherwise stated.
 BS 5979:2000
Code of practice for remote centres receiving signals from security systems |
BS EN 50131-1:2006
Alarm systems. Intrusion and hold-up systems System requirements |
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BS EN 50130-4:1996
Alarm systems. Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard: Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems |
BS EN 50131-5-3:2005
Alarm systems. Intrusion systems.Requirements for interconnections equipment using radio frequency techniques |
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