Electronic security codes - Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL)

Electronic Security codes and standards

Standards

ASA/NZS 2201

Recently all portions of the AS/NZS 2201 suite have been upgraded and members should make themselves familiar with all parts as set out below.

AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. This is now Risk Based with five (5) Classes of systems depending on the risk profile.

AS 2201.2:2004 – Monitoring centres It is no longer acceptable to say you ‘meet’ this Standard. Monitoring Centres need to be independently inspected and certified for compliance with AS 2201.2 to be cleared to use many of the respective States’/Territories’ Police/emergency services priority call facilities, and maintain licensing and Insurance requirements.

AS/NZS 2201.5:2008 – Alarm transmission systems. This also has five (5) Classes of systems as per AS/NZS 2201.1 above, and needs to be understood when assessing a replacement for Securitel.

AS 4421:1996 Guards and Patrols – Manpower and response. This standard is currently being upgraded so that response times can be matched to Classes of alarm systems using suitably trained personnel, licensed correctly for the job being performed.

AS 4806 Closed Circuit Televison CCTV:

AS 4806.1-2006 Closed circuit television (CCTV) - Management and Operation

AS 4806.2-2006 Closed circuit television (CCTV) - Application guidelines

AS 4806.3-2006 Closed circuit television (CCTV) - PAL signal timings and levels

AS 4806.4-2008 Closed circuit television (CCTV) - Remote video

Smoke detectors

Key standards for smoke detectors

Copies of the standards can be purchased from the SAI Global website

Codes & Guidelines for the Electronic Home Security Industry

Code of Practice for the Marketing of Home Security Systems

A mandatory member code setting out rules of appropriate behaviour for electronic security companies when marketing home security systems to the consumer. Consists of a core document and three schedules.