BS EN 50131-1:2006+A3:2020

What is BS EN 50131-1 about?  

BS EN 50131-1 is the first part in a multi-series that specifies requirements on intrusion and hold-up alarm systems installed in buildings using specific or non-specific wired interconnections or wire-free interconnections.  

BS EN 50131-1 applies to intruder alarm systems that include only intrusion detectors, and to hold-up alarm systems that include only hold-up devices. 

Who is BS EN 50131-1 for?  

BS EN 50131-1 on intrusion and hold-up systems is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of fire detection and fire alarm systems  
• Manufacturers of intrusion and hold-up systems 
• Alarm receiving centres (ARC) 
• Product designers and engineers 
• Installers 
• Police 
• Insurers 

Why should you use is BS EN 50131-1?  

To maximize its effectiveness intrusion and hold-up systems should be integrated with appropriate physical security devices and procedures. BS EN 50131-1 is beneficial in enhancing the security of the supervised premises.  

BS EN 50131-1 is intended to assist insurers, alarm companies, customers, and the police in achieving a complete and accurate specification of the supervision required premises. 

BS EN 50131-1 provides an early warning of unauthorized access to your facilities. 

BS EN 50131-1 can be helpful for ARCs to increase trust and conduct business operations Overall, BS EN 50131-1 can help you in maintaining the operational efficiency of intruder and hold-up alarm systems, thereby minimizing incidences of false/delayed alarms and allowing for timely intervention in high probability scenarios.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 50131-1:2006+A3:2020 supersedes BS EN 50131‑1:2006+A2:2017, which is withdrawn. This revision includes the following change: 

• A framework has been added for an increasingly common method of connecting to and controlling alarm systems remotely. Other minor changes include updates to normative references, abbreviations, and definitions.