Third party certification
their assessors hold the relevant proficiency and knowledge.
Insight to inspection
A popular question from firms looking to be registered with the Security Systems Alarms and Inspections Board (SSAIB) is usually in relation to the certification process and, specifically, what it involves in a practical sense. Risk service providers often want to know if it is a difficult and/or time consuming route, and sometimes also question whether or not it really does provide customers with further reassurance. SSAIB auditor Peter Cowell – who has
previous experience of working on the other side of the fence in the security industry for companies such as Thorn Security and HSG Security – believes that the bar is set at a high level for third party certification, but adds that SSAIB tries its hardest to ensure that the process is as far from daunting as it can be for applicants. He stated: ‘We’ll only certificate companies that can demonstrate technical and managerial competence through an inspection of the processes and procedures they operate. Having said that, we’re friendly, approachable and non-bureaucratic. Certification means you can be confident in the quality of service you provide. Insurers increasingly require evidence that all steps have been taken to mitigate risk and ensure
the safety of personnel, and assets, within the workplace. ‘SSAIB-certificated companies meet or
exceed insurers’ requirements and, by using an SSAIB-registered company, customers ensure that their work has been completed to all relevant standards, by a provider that is competent in all its working practices. Having accreditation brings value to a business, demonstrating that the company has been independently inspected and that it can and does meet relevant industry standards. ‘It also demonstrates the firm’s expertise and
professionalism and gives the end user peace of mind that they’ve chosen the right company to whom to entrust their systems.’
Alarms and standards
As well as fire risk management, fire alarms and security systems also come under SSAIB regulations. Should a ‘Type A’ (remote signalling) intruder alarm system be activated within a facility, for example, an alarm receiving centre (ARC) would need to confirm it before the police would be alerted to it. In the case of CCTV surveillance systems, a remote video response centre (RVRC) would need to perform the same action as an ARC. Because of this, it is essential – under the Security Systems Policy of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (formerly known as ACPO) – that these types of system are installed by a certificated provider. System providers that
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