What Is NSI?

Since 1990, NSI (NACOSS) has been the national approval service for companies in the electronic security sector. NSI approves firms that install and maintain: Intruder Alarms Systems Along with those that operate: Alarm Receiving Centres covering security signals

The standards applied by NSI are developed on a "round table" basis to ensure that they are acceptable to both end users and the Recognised Firms, who are required to comply with four groups of standards: Technical Standards (British Standards or the European equivalent) Business Standards (Covering insurance, premises, finances etc) Codes Of Practise (Covering industry - specific issues such as the reduction of false alarms and customer care) Quality Management (Based on ISO 9000 standards In the event of a problem the customer is able to refer the issue to NSI for resolution through the complaints handling system. NSI Recognised Firms must also comply with the requiements of the police, to ensure that a police response is available when required. Insurers who specify an alarm as a condition of insurance covering a significant risk usually specify NSI Recognised Firms.