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BS EN 50131-1:2006+A3:2020 supersedes BS EN 50131‑1:2006+A2:2017, which is withdrawn.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.