BS 8418:2010 Update for Installers

BS 8418 is the code of practice for the installation and remote monitoring of detector activated CCTV systems.

BS 8418 has undergone a review and the 2003 version is now being replaced by the 2010 version. Significantly there is a "dual running" period of one year, which expires on 31st July 2011. This allows installers to use either version of the Code of Practice and is subject to availability of compliant manufactured equipment.

New requirements included in BS 8418:2010;

1. Drawing(s) should show the extent of the secure area (area which unauthorised access is intended to be detected) and location of vehicles / other moveable objects that could compromise the effectiveness of the system.
2. Ensure PIRs facing east or west are not affected by the sun or from reflection and shadows.
3. BS 8418 Annex B provides onsite related factors to consider for the correct location and operation of detectors. These include preferred use of multiple short range detectors over long range detection.
4. Ensure detectors are uniquely identifiable to the system. Note: multiple detectors should not be identified as a single entity but each individual detector must have its own ID.
5. IR illumination should not surround the camera lens on external cameras.
6. Agreement should be in place between the system owner and RVRC as to the minimum frequency of activations from a detector before it is omitted. Omitted detectors should be restored when the CCTV system is returned to an unset state.
7. Agreement should also be in place between the owner and RVRC when it is acceptable to isolate a detector. Such instances might be where detector omission has failed to resolve an excessive number of unwanted alarms or where a change to site operation (builders working on site) would mean the detector would send unwanted alarms to the RVRC.
8. Housings containing power suppliers to detectors should be equipped with tamper detection to detect opening through its usual method of opening.
9. Two transmission paths are required, both being capable of transmitting images to the RVRC.
10. A back-up UPS is required (where mains power is not supplemented by a stand by generator) to supply control and communications equipment for a minimum 4 hours. Power supplies to detectors should also have 4 hour battery back-up.

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