Security and fire safety solutions for Property developers
Why do Property developers choose NSI approved security and fire safety companies?
As a property developer you are likely to oversee and coordinate multiple contractors and subcontractors on site. Enhanced security to deter and detect crime is high on today’s agenda for commercial buyers, the public sector, specifiers and homeowners to ensure the safety of users, property and assets.
Selecting quality providers is of paramount importance, not least to protect the reputation of your business - choosing independently certificated security and fire safety providers serves as a fundamental check of supplier competence.
Trusted Third Party Certificated providers are often a property developer’s preferred choice, providing reassurance that your legal responsibilities have been fulfilled, including those related to fire safety and health & safety requirements.
NSI approved companies’ ongoing verification of compliance to relevant industry standards, codes of practice and international quality management standards such as ISO 9001 through an impartial audit programme provides reassurance of their openness to independent scrutiny, their professionalism and competence.
Electronic Security Systems
Professionally installed security systems are the most efficient and cost-effective way of maintaining safe and secure buildings. A number of options are available to you, some of which may be required by your insurer.
NSI operates two approval schemes for security system installers: ‘NACOSS Gold’ and ‘Systems Silver’, both of which are recognised by the police and insurer communities.
NSI Gold approved companies not only comply with applicable industry standards and NSI Codes of Practice, but additionally operate in accordance with a unique security-related NSI Quality Schedule and an ISO 9001 Quality Management System. This means NSI Gold approved companies provide assurance over and above competencies demonstrated by some other certification schemes.
Electronic security systems (Intruder Alarms and Detector-Activated CCTV Systems) installed by NSI approved companies are eligible for police response, in accordance with the National Police Chiefs’ Council Security Systems Policy.
Adoption of home automation products has seen significant growth over the last decade as property developers, commercial and domestic buyers have embraced systems incorporating lighting, heating and security.
Choosing a certificated security system with integrated app enabled home automation from an NSI approved installer, will ensure the security element of your overall solution is fully compliant with recognised and robust industry standards.
Fire safety
Responsibility for fire safety in a building, rests with the ‘Responsible Person’ or ‘Duty Holder’ under the following legislation:
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- The Fire Scotland Act 2005/The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
- The Fire & Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006/Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
Third Party Certificated providers, such as those holding NSI certification (incorporating BAFE registration) signify they are professionally managed and technically competent, subjecting their companies to an ongoing programme of independent audit.
Security Services
If you need a security guarding service whilst development is underway or once completed, then hiring a professional company is essential to ensure a safe environment for users, visitors and unoccupied premises.
Companies carrying NSI’s hallmark of approval are industry specialists, regularly audited to verify compliance with International and British Standards and NSI Codes of Practice.
NSI approval is the recognised hallmark of excellence in security services with the majority of the UK’s top security services firms being certificated by NSI.
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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