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BS 5979:2007

Superseded

Superseded

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Remote centres receiving signals from fire and security systems. Code of practice

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-2007

£232.00
Excluding VAT

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) Notes for guidance of inspectorates
Annex B (informative) Security and technical implications
                      of remote access to remote centre
                      data systems
Annex C (normative) Form of agreement for authorizing alarm
                      receiving centre to exercise discretion
                      regarding the filtering out of alarm
                      information
Bibliography

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 security systems, e.g. intruder, fire, social and closedcircuit television (CCTV).

Committee
GW/1/11
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5979(2000) and 06/30133574 DC. (09/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
40
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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