Overview
Writes for facilities managers and those responsible for the placing of contracts for the installations and/or maintenance of electronic security systems. Systems covered include intruder alarms, access control systems and closed circuit television. In two parts - 1) The guidance document is intended to be used in conjunction with the standard specification, although it can be used separately as a reference document. Contents are - Requirements, Assessing the risk, Sources of guidance, Intruder alarms - limitations of detectors, System and equipment options, Selection of installation contractors and proposals, Maintenance and operation, Continuous updating of security systems, Assembling the full specification, Bibliography. 2) The specification section provides the basis for a contract between a client and a contractor.