Foreword

Publishing information

This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 30 April 2020. It was prepared by Technical Committee GW/3, Private security management and services. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession

This British Standard, together with BS 7984‑3, supersedes BS 7499:2013, which is withdrawn.

Relationship with other publications

This British Standard is aligned with BS 10800:2020, which provides generic operational recommendations. It is intended that organizations follow the recommendations of both BS 10800:2020 and this standard.

Information about this document

This British Standard details the manner in which an organization manages the service provision of static guarding. It is intended to be applied in conjunction with BS 10800:2020.

Although this British Standard is aimed at organizations that provide static guarding services on a contracted basis, its provisions and guidelines could be equally applicable to those companies operating an in-house service provision.

This publication can be withdrawn, revised, partially superseded or superseded. Information regarding the status of this publication can be found in the Standards Catalogue on the BSI website at bsigroup.com/standards, or by contacting the Customer Services team.

Where websites and webpages have been cited, they are provided for ease of reference and are correct at the time of publication. The location of a webpage or website, or its contents, cannot be guaranteed.

Use of this document

As a code of practice, this British Standard takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification and particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.

Any user claiming compliance with this British Standard is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.

It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its recommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “should”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Where words have alternative spellings, the preferred spelling of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is used (e.g. “organization” rather than “organisation”).

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

BS 7499:2020

Provision of static guarding security services. Code of practice

Current, Under Review

Published:

30 Apr 2020