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Building Security

This page provides guidance and information about building security.

  • All security bolts and locks should be Kite marked to BS3621.
  • Doorsets should be to PAS24 or LPS1175
  • Fit dusk to dawn lighting to provide permanent illumination through the hours of darkness.
  • Consider a professionally installed CCTV system Kite marked to BS EN50132-7 together with appropriate signage.
  • You may also want to consider a monitored alarm scheme Kite marked to BS EN50131 – any activation will be received by the service provider at a monitoring station.
     

For further information on alarm systems please contact the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) www.ssaib.org or the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) www.nsi.org.uk. Both organisations can provide you with details of registered alarm companies in your area.