NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Uxbridge, West London, United Kingdom, 2006/07/24 - The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has introduced approval to the European Standard EN 50133 for Access Control Systems.

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has introduced approval to the European Standard EN 50133 for Access Control Systems, as part of its continuing focus on driving security industry standards forward. EN 50133 enables NSI NACOSS Gold and Systems Silver approved companies to take advantage of the option to comply with European Standards.

The EN 50133 option will initially run in parallel with the existing NSI Codes of Practice, NACP 30 and ICP 30, whilst experience is gained in the application of EN 50133. It is anticipated that NACP 30 and ICP 30 will be considered for withdrawal in 12-months time.

Tony Weeks, NSI’s Technical Manager comments: “The introduction of EN 50133 for Access Control is a welcome step forward. Customers should derive greater confidence from knowing that they can receive access control systems to the latest standards from NSI approved companies. The period of parallel running with NACP 30 and ICP 30 is intended to give NSI approved companies the time to source and test the necessary components, to train their staff in the new requirements and implement changes to their management systems required to ensure compliance.

About NSI
National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is an independent, not-for-profit approvals body with a public service ethos that provides inspection services for the security and fire industries. NSI exists for the benefit of customers and for almost 35 years has been protecting them by insisting on the highest standards and operating the toughest inspection regime. NSI works to meet the standards demanded by the police and fire services and insurance industry to reduce risks and keep insurance premiums at a minimum. There are over 1,000 approved security and fire companies operating from more than 1,500 locations that meet the stringent NSI standards and continue to do so on a daily basis.

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