What is BS 7499 - Static guarding security services about?
This is a code of practice giving recommendations on how to provide static security guarding services.
Who is BS 7499 - Static guarding security services for?
It’s for security services providers and users, which encompasses:
SIA Approved Contractors
Organizations providing security services
Organizations installing alarm systems
Those responsible for security systems in buildings
Security service training officers
Facilities management companies
Security companies
The retail, sports, entertainment and airports sectors
Prisons, probation and police services
Local government
Why should you use BS 7499 - Static guarding security services ?
It gives recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organization providing security guarding services on a static site.
NOTE 1: It does not apply to all security services, for example cash-in-transit services, secure parcel services, keyholding and response services, mobile patrol services, door supervisors, close protection services, event stewarding and the management and operation of closed-circuit television (CCTV).
NOTE 2: Recommendations for cash-in-transit services, CCTV, door supervisors, keyholding and response services, mobile patrol services, and event stewarding are given in BS 7872 , BS 7958 ,