Design, Installation & Maintenance of security systems
What type of intruder alarm grading does my premises require? If you’re unsure as to the grade of alarm your business requires, the first step is to have a risk assessment carried out on your property. This is another key recommendation within the EN50131 guidelines. It will highlight all risk factors to establish the most … Read more
What are the intruder alarm system grades? The key element of the EN50131 standard is the system of grades it outlines. These classify the level of sophistication that is required for the alarm system installed. The higher the risk of crime to your property, the more sophisticated the system you will require and the higher … Read more
All intruder alarm systems are included in the EN50131 guidelines, along with hold-up alarms (together they are referred to as I&HAS). Intruder alarms detect when somebody has broken into your property. Hold up alarm systems allow employees at a workplace to silently trigger a police response in the event of an attack on-site. They are … Read more
What is EN50131? The grading of security alarms fitted at UK business premises is outlined in the EN50131 European standards for intruder alarm systems. This set of guidelines also became known as BS EN50131, after it was adopted by the British Standards Institution. Through their PD6662 scheme, the BSI introduced these European guidelines to boost … Read more