BS 8591:2014
Remote centres receiving signals from alarm systems. Code of practice

Standard No.

BS 8591:2014

Release Date

2014

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Latest

BS 8591:2014

Replace

BS 5979:2007

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 alarm systems, e.g. fire, social, closed circuit television (CCTV), lone worker and vehicle tracking. This British Standard excludes receiving signals from intruder and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS). NOTE See BS EN 50518 series for the monitoring of I&HAS.

BS 8591:2014 Referenced Document

• BS 476 Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products
• BS 5306-3  Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice*， 2017-10-31 Update
• BS 5306-8 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises - Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice*， 2023-11-30 Update
• BS 6132 Code of practice for Safe operation of alkaline secondary cells and batteries
• BS 6133 Code of practice for safe operation of lead-acid stationary batteries
• BS 7858 Screening of individuals working in a secure environment – Code of practice
• BS 8418 Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of detector-activated video surveillance systems (VSS). Code of practice*， 2021-07-16 Update
• BS EN 12845 Fixed firefighting systems. Automatic sprinkler systems. Design, installation and maintenance*， 2015-01-01 Update
• BS EN 13501-2 Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Classification using data from fire resistance and/or smoke control tests, excluding ventilation services*， 2023-06-30 Update
• BS EN 50272-1 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations. General safety information
• BS EN 50518-2 Monitoring and alarm receiving centre. Technical requirements*， 2014-09-30 Update
• BS EN 50518-3 Monitoring and alarm receiving centre. Procedures and requirements for operation*， 2014-09-30 Update

BS 8591:2014 history

• 2021 BS 9518:2021 Processing of alarm signals by an alarm receiving centre. Code of practice
• 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