BS 8591:2014
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Remote centres receiving signals from alarm systems. Code of practice
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15-07-2021
English
30-04-2014
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
4 Planning
5 Construction and facilities
6 Operation of an alarm receiving centre
7 Records
8 Contingency plan
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Security and technical
implications of remote access to remote
centre data systems
Annex B (informative) - Representation of the
typical relationship and communication paths
between stakeholders in alarm monitoring and
response
Annex C (informative) - Filtering actions for fire
alarm signals
Annex D (informative) - Example form of agreement
for authorizing alarm receiving centre to
exercise discretion regarding the filtering
out of alarm information
Bibliography
Provides recommendations for the planning, construction and facilities of manned and unmanned remote centres, and for the operation of alarm receiving centres (ARCs), receiving signals from alarm systems, e.g. fire, social, closed circuit television (CCTV), lone worker and vehicle tracking.
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GW/1/11
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Together with BS EN 50518-1, BS EN 50518-2 & BS EN 50518-3 it Supersedes BS 5979(2007). Supersedes 13/30286749 DC. (05/2014)
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Standard
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42
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British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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This British Standard gives recommendations for the planning, construction and facilities of manned and unmanned remote centres, and for the operation of alarm receiving centres (ARCs), receiving signals from alarm systems, e.g. fire, social, closed circuit television (CCTV), lone worker and vehicle tracking. This British Standard excludes receiving signals from intruder and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS). NOTE See BSEN50518 series for the monitoring of I&HAS.
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