BS 8243 gives recommendations for the design, installation and configuration of intruder and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS) that incorporate alarm confirmation technology, where such I&HAS have signalling systems that signal to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) and requires a police response.
BS 8243 on design, installation and configuration of intruder and hold-up alarm systems is relevant to:
Alarm systems are an effective safety devices that can protect individuals and property from the a wide range of hazards such as burglary, vandalism amongst others.
BS 8243 includes recommendations on design of intruder and hold-up alarm systems intended to minimize the likelihood of false alarms.
BS 8243 provides an effective confirmation facility so that the alarm receiving centre (ARC) will receive confirmed alarms.
BS 8243 helps protect premises against unauthorised access, damage or any other threat.
Overall, BS 8243 increases confidence and trust in I&HAS that complies with the standard. As it is cited within National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) policy, which requires alarms to be confirmed in order to qualify for a police response, complying with BS 8243 can further enhance the reliability and credibility of your product for end-users.
BS 8243 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure because it underwrites the resilience of infrastructure.
BS 8243:2021 supersedes BS 8243:2010+2014, which will be withdrawn on 30 June 2022.
BS 8243:2021 has the following principal changes :