This Information Paper provides an introduction to selecting and procuring electronic security systems and is designed to aid security and facility managers of all types of buildings and premises. Areas covered are intruder alarms, automatic access control systems, closed circuit television (CCTV), integrated systems, remote monitoring, maintenance and false alarms, and product and service verification. Areas of interest and appropriate standards for various equipment types are described. This Information Paper also indicates some areas of concern and gives an overview of organisations that provide oversight of installers and equipments.

Contents

Summary

Intruder alarms

Access control

Closed circuit television

Integrated systems

Remote monitoring

Maintenance and false alarms

Product and service verification

References

Sources of further information

A4 6pp

Available on or after 3/1/2012.