BS 7499:2020 pdf download.Provision of static guarding security services – Code of practice.
This British Standard gives recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organization providing security guarding services on a static site.
NOTE AnnexA gives information on the use of the term securityguarding
This British Standard does not apply to all security services, for example cash-in-transit services, the management and operation of closed-circuit television (Cclv), door supervisors, keyholding and response services, mobile patrol services and event stewarding.
NOTE Recommendations for cash-in-transit services. CL7Y door supervisors, keyholding and response services, mobile patrol services and event stewardinq are given in BS 7872 BS 79S 857960. 857984-1. RS 7984-3 and BS 8406 respectively.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes provisions of this document.’1 For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 7858. Screening of individuals working in a secure environment – Code of practice
BS 10800:2020, Provision of security services — Code of practice
BS EN 5013 1-1, Alarm systems — Intrusion and hold-up systems – Part 1: System requirements
PD 6662, Scheme for the application of European Standards for intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this British Standard, the following terms and delinitions apply.
3.1 assignment instructions
operational documented information detailing site-specific contractual duties NOTE The document can be either a hard copy or an electronic copy,
3.2 check call
routine communication to verify the location and status of a security officer on an assignment
3.3 competent person
person, suitably trained and qualified by knowledge and practical experience, and provided with the necessary instructions, to enable the required task(s) to be carried out correctly
4 The organization
4.1 Structure
The organization should follow the recommendations given in BS 10800:2020,8.2.
4.2 Finances
The organization should follow the recommendations given in BS 10800:2020, 7.2.
4.3 Insurance
The organization should follow the recommendations given in BS 10800:2020. 7.3.
NOTE The organization might wish to specifically consider cover for inefficacy/efficacy, fidelity bonding, contractual liability, loss of keys and consequential loss of keys and wrongfiul arrest (this list is not exhaustive).
4.4 Documented information
The organization should follow the recommendations given in BS 10800:2020,7.11.
NOTE BS 10800:2020, 7.11 covers creating, updatinq and maintaining documented information, and also covers records and record keeping.
5 Resources
5.1 Premises
The organization should follow the recommendations given in uS 10800:2020, 7.4.
5.2 Control room
5.2.1 DesIgn, construction and layout
The organization should follow the recommendations given in BS 10800:2020, 7.5.
The organization should determine the design, construction, layout and equipment requirements br its control rooms. The requirements should respond to the needs of staff using these facilities (e.g. accessibility). The level of design. construction, layout and equipment should be directly related to risks associated with customer contracts.
Where control rooms are outsourced, the organization should confirm that the control room(s) conform to BS 10800:2020,7.5 and are fit for purpose.
5.2.2 Location within a secure facility
Control rooms should be situated within premises owned or leased by the organization, and to which the organization has access at all times. The control room should be within a soundly constructed building and, if not continuously staffed, should be protected by a remotely monitored intruder alarm conforming to PD 6662 and BS EN 50131-1. Where there is a shared occupancy, the intruder alarm system for the control room should be under the sole control of the organization.
5.2.3 Control room procedures
A control room manual should be provided to control room staff, which gives procedural instructions. The control room manual should enable control room staff to deal effectively with routine matters and emergencies. The manual should clearly indicate the stages at which an incident should be escalated by the controller to more senior staff or to the customer. A copy of the control room manual should be readily available within the control room at all times.BS 7499 pdf download.