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009/25 Update on BT Redcare Closure
006/25 Release of the ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems’ 2025 Annex A to NSI 006 25
003/25 NSI pricing for 2025/26
001/25 Mandatory requirements for URN handling Technical Bulletin 0069
022/24 Important update – Minimising alarm signal rejections via ECHO ECHO Bulletin (Dec 2024) Precision Matters Guide
021/24 Updates to SSQS 101 – Implementation of Issue 9 Annex A to NSI 021 24
019/24 Important update – NSI technical bulletin on routine and corrective maintenance Technical Bulletin 0068
017/24 Openreach digital services test lab – Invitation to test equipment in All-IP
016/24 Amendment to BS EN ISO 9001:2015, BS EN ISO 14001:2015, BS EN ISO 45001:2023, BS EN ISO 27001:2023 – Climate action changes Technical Bulletin 0067
015/24 Publication of NSI NCP 109 Issue 4 – Code of Practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Access Control Systems Technical Bulletin 0066
012/24 Updates to approval criteria
010/24 Notification of update to the 2024 NPCC Security Systems Policy
009/24 Update on the migration of PSTN telephone lines to the digital ‘All IP’ network
008/24 Update to NSI Regulations NSI Regulations (Issue 15)
007/24 Release of the 2024 ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems Annex A to NSI 007 24
005/24 NSI pricing for 2024/2025
002/24 Increase in URN administration charges announced by the National Police Chiefs’ Council Security Systems Working Group
001/24 Corrigendum to EN 50136-2:2013+A1:2023 Technical Bulletin 0064 rev.1
017/23 Amendment 1 to EN 50136-2:2013 Technical Bulletin 0064
016/23 Release of the ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems Annex A to NSI 016 23
013/23 Update to NSI Regulations NSI Regulations (Issue 13)
012/23 Launch of New NSI Auditee Portal – 18 August 2023
010/23 Delay to the launch date of INTACT
009/23 Launch of INTACT – the new NSI auditing system
008/23 Guidance on responding to visit reports generated in the NSI approved company area website
007/23 New NSI auditee portal for approved companies: Launching on Monday 31st July 2023
006/23 Coming soon – New NSI auditee portal
005/23 NSI website updates
004/23 Increase in URN administration charges announced by the National Police Chiefs’ Council Security Systems Working Group
002/23 NSI pricing for 2023/24
001/23 Appointment of new Chief Executive
023/22 NSI Marketing activity update 2022
022/22 Issuing Certificates of Compliance
020/22 Certificates of Compliance – E-Direct Certificates
019/22 Update to NSI Regulations NSI Regulations (Issue 12)
018/22 Release of the ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems’ Annex A to NSI 018 22
015/22 UKAS announces launch of new CertCheck database
014/22 Implementation of BS EN 50131-2-3:2022 Alarm Systems. Intrusion and Hold-up Systems. Part 2-2: Intrusion Detectors. Requirements for Microwave Detectors
013/22 Implementation of BS EN 50131-2-2:2021 Alarm Systems. Intrusion and Hold-up Systems. Part 2-2: Intrusion Detectors. Passive Infrared Detectors
012/22 Corrective Action Responses – Requirement for accompanying ‘Root Cause Analysis’ NSF 107 (Issue 1)
011/22 Clarification on the progress of the Openreach “All IP” programme Openreach FTTP Priority Exchanges Stop Sell Tranche 8
008/22 NSI pricing for 2022/23
006/22 Cyber Essentials Certification Deadline Extended – Important Update to the NPCC Police Requirements for Security Systems
004/22 PD 6662:2017 – Active infra-red beams (concession)
003/22 Migration of PSTN telephone lines to the digital ‘All IP’ network update Openreach FTTP Priority Exchanges stop sell v12 issued 21 Oct 2021
030/21 NSI Marketing Resources for Approved Companies
028/21 Publication of a new NSI Code of Practice for the Planning, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Intruder Alarms, and the withdrawal of NACP 11 Technical Bulletin 0062
027/21 Update to NSI Regulations NSI Regulations
026/21 New Certificate of Compliance for security system maintenance takeovers
025/21 Preparations for the impact of the national PSTN to ALL IP communications network migration Technical Bulletin 0061
024/21 Migration of PSTN telephone lines to the digital ‘All IP’ network update Openreach FTTP Priority Exchanges stop sell Aug 21 (Tranche 5)
023/21 Publication of BS 8418:2021 – Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Detection-Activated Video Surveillance Systems, Code of Practice Technical Bulletin 0060
021/21 Publication of BS 8243:2021 – Design, installation and configuration of intruder and hold-up alarm systems designed to generate confirmed alarm conditions. Code of Practice Technical Bulletin 0059
020/21 Release of the ‘National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems’ Annex A to NSI 020 21
018/21 Publication of NSI NCP 109 Issue 3 – Code of Practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Access Control Systems Technical Bulletin 0058 NCP 109 Issue 3
017/21 CLS Group – Component Shortages
012/21 NSI Logo Guidelines and Usage Requirements (Issue 4) now published
010/21 Migration of PSTN telephone lines to the digital ‘All IP’ network Openreach FTTP Priority Exchanges: List of exchanges where order restrictions will be / are applied
009/21 BSI request for public comment on draft alarm confirmation standard
008/21 Publication of BS 7273-4:2015+A1:2021 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures – Part 4 Technical Bulletin 0057
005/21 NSI pricing for 2021/22
003/21 BSI request for public comment on draft alarm confirmation standard
002/21 Working safely during COVID-19 – Requirements for businesses
001/21 Update to NSI Regulations NSI Regulations (Issue 10)
037/20 Launch of new NSI website 2020 – www.nsi.org.uk
036/20 Implementation of BS EN 50131-2-4:2020 Alarm Systems. Intrusion and Hold-up Systems. Part 2-4 Requirements for Combined Passive Infrared and Microwave Detectors
034/20 New NSI eLearning course available: Security screening to BS 7858:2019
031/20 Publication of BS EN 50131-1:2006-A3:2020 – Alarm Systems. Intrusion and Hold-up Systems. System Requirements TB 0054
030/20 As lockdown eases – The NSI perspective
025/20 Updates to Certificates of Compliance
021/20 NSI Guidelines for Remote Auditing Remote Audit Guidance for Systems Approved Companies
020/20 Working Safely During COVID-19 – Requirements for Businesses
019/20 Invitation to Comment on BSIA Cyber Security for Installers Code of Practice Draft Cyber Security Code of Practice Comment Form 342
017/20 Release of  2020 NPCC Security Systems Policy Annex A
015/20 Police Scotland URN applications urgent message
014/20 NSI response to COVID-19: Suspension of NSI audits and assessments in April and May 2020
012/20 Corrective maintenance response times and preventive maintenance achievement rates in light of COVID-19 situation
011/20 (Rev 5) NSI policy on COVID-19
011/20 (Rev 4.1) NSI policy on COVID-19 (during government ‘Stay Alert’ Phase
011/20 (Rev 4) NSI policy on COVID-s19 (during government ‘Stay Alert’ Phase
011/20 (Rev 3) NSI policy on COVID-19 (during government ‘Delay Phase’)
011/20 (Rev 2) NSI policy on COVID-19 (during government ‘Delay Phase’)
011/20 (Rev 1) NSI policy on COVID-19 (during government ‘Delay Phase’)
011/20 NSI policy on COVID-19 (during government ‘Delay Phase’)
009/20 Promotion of your approved services – NSI Company Finder
003/20 NSI pricing for 2020/21
002/20 Increase in URN administration changes announced by National Police Chiefs’ Council Security Systems Working Group
001/20 Transforming the UK telephone network into an ALL IP platform
030/19 Implementation of BS 7858:2019 Screening of individuals working in a secure environment – Code of Practice TB 0049
027/19 NSI events programme update
026/19 Selection and configuration of monitoring options for an intruder and hold-up alarm system in line with the requirements of PD 6662:2017
025/19 Update of model System Design Proposal for intruder alarms installed to PD 6662:2017
024/19 Update of document NSF 670 (Marking Table for PD 6662:2017 and BS 8243)
022/19 NSI Regulations Issue 9 Regulations for NSI Approved Companies (Issue 9)
021/19 Implementation of BS EN 50131-8:2019 alarm systems. Intrusion and Hold-up systems. Part 8: Security fog devices/systems PD 6662:2017 ready reckoner for undated standards
020/19 Implementation of BS EN 50131-4:2019 alarm systems. Intrusion and Hold-up systems. Part 4: Warning devices PD 6662:2017 ready reckoner for undated standards
019/19 Updates to NACOSS Gold and Systems Silver Approval Criteria
018/19 BS 7858:2012 Identity Document Requirements (Section 4.4c Note 3)
015/19 Introduction to PD 6662-2017  Ready Reckoner on Updates to Undated Standards Ready Reckoner for PD 6662-2017 for Undated Standards
014/19 Implementation of BS EN 50131-6-2017 Alarm Systems. Intrusion & Hold-Up Systems. Part 6: Power Supplies
013/19 Implementation of BS EN 50131-2-2-2017 Alarm Systems. Intrusion & Hold-Up Systems. Part 2-2: Intrusion Detectors. Passive Infrared Detectors
012/19 Implementation of BS 8473-2018 Intruder & Hold-Up Alarm Systems – Management of False Alarms
011/19 Free access to *new* ‘GDPR refresher’ eLearning course
010/19 A personal invitation to the NSI Summit – 21st March at the Vox in Birmingham
008/19 NSI audit cancellation policy Audit cancellation policy document
007/19 Implementation of NCP 104 Issue 3 and PD 6662:2017
003/19 NSI pricing for 2019/20
002/19 Final call for GDPR e-learning course
024/18 NSI team updates
023/18 Release of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Requirements & Response to Security Systems Annex A
022/18 Updates to NSI Regulations and Scheme Approval Criteria Regulations for NSI Approved Companies (Issue 7)
021/18 Information regarding carrying out of routine (preventive) maintenance visits TB 0046
016/18 ISO 9001:2015 Reminder – Time for Transition is Running Out
014/18 GDPR Online E-learning Course – Reminder
013/18 NPCC Guidelines – Confirmation of Hold-up Alarms
012/18 Exclusive GDPR E-Learning Course
007/18 GDPR – Processing of Personal Data
005/18 BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Transition
003/18 NSI Pricing for 2018/19
002/18 BS 10012:17 Data Protection Specification for a Personal Information Management System – Now available Through NSI’s Standards on Subscription
001/18 Publication of BS 8418:2015+A1:20017 TB 0043
026/17 GDPR – 6 months to go! ICO Guidance and Advice for SMEs
025/17 Introduction of NSI Code of Practice NCP 104 Issue 3 – Design Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Surveillance Systems TB 0041
024/17 NPCC Guidance on Preventing False Hold-Up Alarms NPCC Guidance document
023/17 Implementation of PD 6662:2017 TB 0040
022/17 BS EN ISO 9001:2015 – ACTION
019/17 Improvement Needs and Observations Common Areas of Non Conformity
018/17 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
010/17 NSI Pricing for 2017/18
009/17 BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 Action Request Transition Checklist
005/17 Transition to E-Certificates of Compliance and Phasing out of Paper Certificates  NSF 751.1
002/17 Revision of NACOSS Gold Approval Criteria NACOSS Gold Approval Criteria Sept 2016
001/17 Utilising the Approved Company Login area for Visit Reports and IN/IOs Guidance for Users of the Approved Company Login Area
024/16 BS 9263:2016 Commissioning, Maintenance & Remote Support
020/16 E-Commerce Access – NSI Website
013/16 Certificates of Compliance – Reminder EDirect Certificates FAQs
012/16 False Hold-up Alarms
010/16 Publications of Regulations Issue 5
008/16 BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Guidance Document for Approved Companies
006/16 Standards on Subscription
003/16 Annual Message from the NSI Chief Executive
002/16 Certificates of Compliance – The Future e-Direct Certificates of Compliance FAQs
001/16 Recertification Requirements with Reference to
BS EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
019/15 BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2015 Comparison Guide ISO 9001 Comparison Guide
016/15 BS EN ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Update
014/15 Amendment A2 to BS 8473:2006 – Management of False Alarms TB 0028
013/15 NPCC Policy on Police Response
012/15 IA1501:2015 Industry Agreement on Interim Update of PD6662:2010 IA1501:2015 Industry Agreement
011/15 BS EN ISO 9001 2015 Update
009/15 A Message from the Chief Executive
007/15 BS 8418:2015 Detector Activated CCTV Systems and Police URNs for Legacy CCTV Systems
006/15 Security Fog Systems
004/15 Changes to the Rules of NACOSS Gold NACOSS Gold Approval Criteria (Issue 3) SSQS101 (Issue 7)
003/15 Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008 – IET Wiring Regulations
002/15 BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 – Quality Management Systems Revision BS EN ISO 9001:2008 – The Changes
001/15 Codes of Practice Relating to the Use of CCTV
012/14 Update on Change of Law – Enforced Subject Access Requests
011/14 Change of Law – Enforced Subject Access Requests
009/14 Use of NSI Logo
007/14 Amendment A1 to BS 8243:2010
006/14 Changes in local dialling schemes affecting digital communications
004/14 BS 8418 Draft for Public Comment
014/13 BS 7858:2012 – Career and history records incomplete
013/13 NSI Directories
012/13 Certificates of Approval
011/13 PD 6662:2010 – Glass Break Detectors
010/13 BS 8243:2010 – Methods of Completion of Setting
009/13 Development of Standards for Access Control Systems
006/13 NSI in 2013/2014 – A view from the Chief Executive
005/13 Police Scotland – URN application and administration processes from 1st April 2013
002/13 Changes to Police Authority Codes on NSI Certificates of Compliance  Doc 1
001/13 Corrective Action Responses
008/12 New 2012 Edition of BS7858  Doc 1
006/12 New NSI Brand Identity, website and Training Division
005A/12 Introduction of New NSI Code of Practice NCP 109 for Access Control Systems to replace NACOSS GOLD Code of Practice NACP 30
004/12 Alternative Scope of Approval for Installers Supplying BS 8418 CCTV Systems
003/12 Implementation of PD 6662:2010
002/12 NSI 2012 and 2013
006A/11 Changes to NSI Security Certificates of Compliance
005/11 New Alternative Scope of Approval for Installers of BS 8418 Systems
004/11 BSI DD263:2010 Intruder & Hold-Up Alarm Systems TB 0016
001/11 New Edition of BS 8418 for Detector-Activated CCTV Systems
011/10 Corrective Action Responses by NSI approved companies
010/10 NSI approval of companies in relation to BS 8484:2009 – Provision of Lone Worker Device Services TB 0017
008/10 Guidance on the Implementation of BS EN 50131-1:2006 + A1:2009 for Intrusion and Hold-up Alarms TB 0015
006A/10  Introduction of PD 6662:2010  TB 0013
001/10 Introduction of NSI Code of Practice NCP 104 Issue 2 for CCTV NCP 104 Issue 2
006/09 NSI Quality Schedule SSQS101 (Issue 6) SSQS 101.6
005/09 Security Screening – Amendment A2:2009 to BS 7858:2006  
003/09 Guidance on Implementation of BS 7984:2008 Keyholding & Response Services TB 0010
019/08 BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems TB 0011
010/08 Amendment to BS 8473:2006 – Management of False Alarms
004/07 Amdt. BS7858:2006 Security Screening
032/06 Part P of the Building Regulations