BS 5979:2000
Code of practice for remote centres receiving signals from security systems

Standard No.

BS 5979:2000

Release Date

2000

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2007-09

Replace By

BS 5979:2007

Latest

BS 8591:2014

BS EN 50518-1:2013

BS EN 50518-2:2013

BS EN 50518-3:2013

Scope

This British Standard gives recommendations for the planning, construction and facilities of manned and unmanned remote centres, and for the operation of alarm receiving centres (ARCs) receiving signals from security systems, e.g. intruder, fire, social and closed circuit television (CCTV).

BS 5979:2000 history

• 2014 BS 8591:2014 Remote centres receiving signals from alarm systems. Code of practice
• 2007 BS 5979:2007 Remote centres receiving signals from fire and security systems – Code of practice
• 2000 BS 5979:2000 Code of practice for remote centres receiving signals from security systems
• 1993 BS 5979:1993 Code of practice for remote centres for alarm systems
• 1987 BS 5979:1987 Code of practice for remote centres for intruder alarm systems
• 1981 BS 5979:1981 Specification for direct line signalling systems and for remote centres for intruder alarm systems