BS 8584:2015 gives recommendations for the provision of security and management services, the provision of manned services (static guarding, mobile patrols, remote monitoring services), physical devices (barriers), electronic systems (alarm and CCTV), and protection by occupation (5.3.2), for the security of vacant properties.

NOTE The nature of this provision might vary considerably according to the type and condition of property. Protection may be given by a combination of methods. It is applicable to providers of protection services for vacant properties. Such properties include and are not limited to:

• public & government [e.g. police, National Health Service (NHS), military barracks, nursing homes];
• commercial (warehousing, factories, retail);
• residential (private & social);
• construction sites;
• open land (at risk from travellers);

This British Standard is also applicable to the following types of vacancy:

• prior to first occupancy;
• refurbishment or redevelopment;
• following damage (e.g. fire, flood, or criminal activity);
• temporary unoccupancy (e.g. up to 60 to 90 days);
• long term unoccupancy;
• derelict/awaiting demolition;
• properties requiring additional security measures not those intended to be applied on a permanent basis.

This standard does not give recommendations for the execution of maintenance and the physical up-keep of properties.


Cross References:
BS 7499
BS 7858
BS 7984
BS EN 50130-5
BS 5426
BS EN 50131-1:2006+A1:2009
PAS 79
Health & Safety At Work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations
1999
Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
1996
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002
Limitation Act 1980
Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973
Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989
Data Protection Act 1998
Private Security Industry Act 2001
Protection from Eviction Act 1977
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
HMO Fire Safety Risk Assessment ? Sleeping
Accommodation 2006


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