Mitigate your risk by specifying NSI approved companies
Why is NSI often specified in insurers’ security conditions, risk improvements and customer guidance regarding security systems?
Only installations that have a Certificate of Compliance issued by Approved installers, certificated by certification bodies such as NSI, demonstrably meet recognised British and industry standards and in the case of hold-up and intruder alarms are specified to the requirements of Police response to obtain a Unique Reference Number (URN) issued by the Police.
Approved Installers sign up to an ongoing programme of independent third party inspection and approval.
The longstanding alignment of the police and the private sector in adoption of this approach has effectively reduced false alarms by over 90% over the last 20 years. During this period NSI approved companies have issued over 2.5 million Certificates of Compliance for security and fire safety installations across the UK.
When the risk reaches a level where an insurer requires alarm protection underwriters may specify the installation and monitoring of intruder alarm systems must be undertaken by competent providers operating within standards set by the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) ‘Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems’.
Why do Insurance Risk Surveyors often specify NSI certification for providers of Security Guarding services and Key Holder response?
Insurers have confidence in specifying companies holding NSI approval which is widely recognised and trusted as the hallmark of excellence in security services. NSI independently certificates the majority of the UK’s top security services firms.
Companies carrying NSI’s approval are industry specialists, regularly audited to verify compliance with International and British Standards and NSI Codes of Practice.
Why do Insurers underwriting fire systems and life safety services risk requirements often require installations to carry NSI Certificates of Compliance issued where applicable by NSI third party certificated and BAFE registered companies?
NSI approval and BAFE registration together signify providers as professionally managed and technically competent, subjecting themselves to an ongoing independent programme of audit.
NSI deliver the widest range of BAFE registration schemes.
Look out for the NSI hallmark
It’s the most widely recognised mark of approval in security and
fire safety. NSI approval tells you the company is:
Technically Competent
Working to International and British Standards and NSI Codes of Practice, teams have relevant technical experience
Professional
Gold approval - operating a Quality Management System to ISO 9001 and NSI Quality Schedules
Trusted
Reputable Directors & leaders with relevant business experience and effective employee security screening
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