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BS 5979:2000

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Code of practice for remote centres receiving signals from security systems

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-09-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-03-2001

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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
4 Planning
5 Construction and facilities
6 Operation of an alarm receiving center
7 Records
8 Contingency plan
Annex A (informative) Notes for guidance of inspectorates
Annex B (informative) Guidelines to provide assistance to
                      third party alarm companies and
                      multi-state companies on the security
                      and technical implications of remote
                      access to remote center data systems
Annex C (normative) Alarm confirmation techniques and the
                    handling of alarm information from
                    intruder alarm systems capable of
                    providing confirmation
Annex D (normative) Form of agreement for authorizing alarm
                    receiving center to exercise discretion
                    regarding the filtering out of alarm
                    information
Bibliography

This British Standard gives recommendations for the planning, construction and facilities of manned and unmanned remote centers, and for the operation of alarm receiving centers (ARCs) receiving signals from security systems, e.g. intruder, fire, social and closed circuit television (CCTV).

Committee
GW/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 98/718045 DC and BS 5979(1993) (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded

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BS 6132:1983 Code of practice for safe operation of alkaline secondary cells and batteries
BS 4737-1:1986 Intruder alarm systems Specification for installed systems with local audible and/or remote signalling
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BS 5306-3:1985 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
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