SSAIB – A leading certification body for the UK Security Industry

SSAIB is specialist Certification Body for providers of electronic security systems, fire detection and alarm systems and guarding security services. From our inception, our aim has been to promote high standards within these sectors and to provide recognition for those who achieve them.

We offer a comprehensive range of certification services for all security and fire systems providers and we will continue to develop our scope of accreditation in line with the needs of registered firms and market requirement. We have extensive UKAS Accreditation, SSAIB is an approved Certification Body for the SIA Approved Contraction Scheme and SSAIB certification is also accepted by the Private Security Authority in the Republic of Ireland as evidence of compliance with relevant standards MORE INFO

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Intelligent Battery Tester celebrates 10 th Anniversary Launch

ACT Meters Ltd, supplier of alarm test equipment, celebrates its 10 th year trading following the successful launch of its GOLD-IBT Intelligent Battery Tester into the US market.

Based in Rainford, Merseyside, the company has supplied more than 25,000 alarm technicians with the GOLD-IBT through ADI wholesalers. It has gone on to become UL Listed and win the American ISC/EXPO security industry award and IFSEC sponsored ‘BSIA’ award in the UK.MORE INFO

The new residential radio intruder product from Cooper Security

Reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled radio performance lie at the heart of the new Scantronic i-on 16 product from Cooper Security.

From the elegantly designed keypad with its blue backlighting, simple to navigate menus and pre-configured profiles to the ergonomically designed end-station with innovative new radio technology. This is a product that is simple and easy to install, easy to use and most importantly reliable. MORE INFO

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Manufactured by Pyronix, one of the world’s leading security equipment manufacturers, the Deltabell Plus offers installation companies FREE advertising around the clock.

The Deltabell Plus features a fully backlit lid ensuring that the installation company’s name seen on the darkest of nights. With FREE screenprinting* to house Pyronix’ reliable technology and a number of engineer friendly features, simple sounder installation is now a reality. MORE INFO

BT REDCARE SECURES AN AGILE PRICE REDUCTION

BT today announced that it has reduced the price of BT Redcare Agile, its Grade 2- risk product, to alarm receiving centres (ARCs). The price to ARCs will now be £50 for connection and an annual on-going fee of £50. Previously, BT Redcare Agile was priced at £75 and £100 respectively. With this price reduction, BT Redcare Agile is one of the most competitively priced 21 st Century Network (21CN) compliant Grade 2 risk products available on the security market. MORE INFO

Chiron’s lead in IP alarms sector confirmed with coveted VdS approval to EN standards

Extending its technical lead further in the IP alarms market Chiron Security Communications (CSC) has become the only company to achieve independent, Europe-wide VdS verification and accreditation with its best selling IRIS Touch range of IP diallers.

Confirmation of the coveted VdS approvals – which is the benchmark standard most widely recognised across Europe - represents a major step forward for system users and installers looking to take advantage of IP alarm technology. The IRIS systems’ new accreditation covers EN 50131, 50136 and, more importantly, EN 54-21 for fire systems. They are certified to the highest level of ATS 6 for both IP and GPRS routings. MORE INFO

Why install two separate detectors……..

When you can simply fit the Pyronix TMD15 sequential confirmation detector for your grade 2 and 3 installations?

Why go to the expense of two individual detectors?

Why spend more time-on-site to run two separate cables and install two separate detectors?

The TMD 15 is a unique product boasting two non-overlapping detectors; a PIR and a dual technology in one robust housing. Based on Pyronix’ tried and tested patented technologies which has been proven over the last 20 years coupled with innovative features, the TMD 15 is ideal for use on new systems or for retro-fits upgrading to PD6662 / EN50131-1 Grade 3. MORE INFO

SSAIB – Standards Online

In a first for SSAIB, its registered firms are now able to gain access to British Standards online at significant cost savings thanks to a deal negotiated with BSI.

In order to demonstrate compliance, SSAIB firms are required to hold copies of all relevant Codes of Practice and Standards. The process of Standards harmonization with Europe has the on-going potential to burden firms with the cost of replacing Standards as and when they are amended, which is, at present, all too frequent. MORE INFO

Barry Bros selects BT Redcare Agile for reliability and flexibility

Who?
Based in central London, Barry Brothers Security Devices is anindependent, major regional security company with over 50 years experience in the specification, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electronic security systems.

What?
With a customer base including luxury hotels, multi-million pound residences, high-end retailers and restaurants, Barry Bros’ product portfolio needs to offer quality, flexibility, and reliability. Barry Bros’ chief operating officer Chris Nowlan explains: “Offering cheap services is not what Barry Bros is about. We offer value – and that’s what customers appreciate. By that I mean the value of having a security solution they can really depend on, plus outstanding service always.” MORE INFO