Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of detector-activated video surveillance systems (VSS) - code of practice (Incorporating corrigendum No. 1)

BS 8418:2021

British Standards Institution
Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of detector-activated video surveillance systems (VSS) - code of practice (Incorporating corrigendum No. 1) Download document

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Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Provides recommendations for the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of detector-activated VSS, which can be used by VSS companies. Relates to 2 types of systems: A and A+, with differences based on threat assessment and risk analysis. A+ covers all recommendations given for A and additional security features against systems being compromised.

History

Supersedes BS 8418:2015+A1:2017. Came into effect 31 July 2021. July 2022 C1: Correction to title on front cover.

ISBN

9780539223101

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Security systems
  • Security equipment
  • Special subject areas
  • Security

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